Stepping outdoors in Kansas can sometimes mean coming home with ticks. KSNT 27 News highlights that the state is home to multiple varieties of ticks, and that some of these ticks are known to carry diseases that can, in certain cases, affect people.
The guidance encourages Kansas residents to be mindful during outdoor activity and to pay attention to what species may be present, along with the potential health risks they can bring. The article focuses on which tick types people may encounter in Kansas and the possible diseases associated with them.