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The most common ticks in the Philly region, and how to protect yourself
Every spring, after months of dormancy or attachment to a host, ticks reemerge. Spending time outdoors increases the likelihood of encountering one. “They find their way to the tip of grass or branches, and they sit there and wait with their two front legs …