Farmers say they are green about dealing with ticks

Tick suck! Sorry to be so blunt, but it’s the truth. Ticks, once limited to the northeast region of the United States, have now permeated many other regions of the U.S., and with them come tickborne diseases that cost the healthcare system up to $1.3 billion a year to treat. Exposure to ticks can happen anywhere — from backyards to parks to agricultural fields.
Agricultural workers who spend significant time outdoors are at great risk for exposure to ticks. Ticks…