Hunting for ticks in the Adirondacks
Lee Ann Sporn, a professor at Paul Smith's College, is one of the few people who actually hopes to see ticks. Watch how she collects them.
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May and June are the peak months when nymph ticks are out, researchers and health officials warn. Here's what you can do to prevent a bite.
Lee Ann Sporn, a professor at Paul Smith's College, is one of the few people who actually hopes to see ticks. Watch how she collects them.