LOOK OUT: Tick Season Has Already Begun in Colorado, Here’s Where

When you think about ticks in Colorado, you probably think about summer. Ticks can cause a lot of problems for you and your pet.

I adopted a dog late last year, and this will be my first summer as a dog owner. I spend a lot more time outside because of my dog, and I want to take every precaution to ensure her safety and mine.

Fort Collins Residents Raise Alarm

A Fort Collins resident posted on Reddit and warned others that tick season is here. The user was on a walk at Reservoir with their dog and noticed that a tick had latched onto their dog's neck.

Other users on Reddit chimed in and said they had ticks on their pets as well. One user was dumbfounded that they had already dealt with mosquitos.

At the time of writing, it is early April. Why so early?

Why Ticks Are Appearing Now in Northern Colorado

It is a misconception that ticks are only active during the summer. Ticks can be active all year round. Thanks to Daylight Savings, we are having longer days. The temperature has also been warmer than usual the past few weeks.

Why You Should Be Cautious in Colorado

Colorado has 30 different species of ticks that all thrive in different conditions.  Colorado Tick Fever is the most common illness from a tick bite.

Lyme disease is rare in Colorado, but we might want to be on alert because the first reported case of the year was just announced in Montana.