How the Boy Scouts of America Prep For Tick Season

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — People aren’t the only ones going out and about with temperatures rising. According to the Kansas State Research and Extension Office, ticks are already showing up.

For many who don’t spend as much time outside, ticks aren’t as much of an everyday concern. For others, like the Boy Scouts of America, they’re unavoidable. For those who spend so much time outdoors across every season, preparedness is always a top priority. It just so happens that priority shifts to ticks when the weather warms up.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Payton Steiner.

KSN Photojournalist, Editor, and Reporter

Payton Steiner

Payton Steiner began working at KSN as an intern in November 2022 while he finished his degree at Wichita State University. In January 2024, he began his new position as a full-time photojournalist and editor. Shortly after, he began his career as a reporter for KSN.

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