Ticky situation: Conditions ripe for those blood-sucking pests this summer, experts say

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The Lone Star Tick
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Expect ticks to thrive following Northwest Arkansas' mild winter, experts warn, since more ticks survived the coldest months.

The average monthly temperature never fell below 41 degrees during the most recent winter months compared to an average of 35 degrees in January 2022, according to National Weather Service figures.

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