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Now that spring has come, Virginians planning to spend time outdoors should be on the lookout for ticks.
This word of caution comes from William H. Robinson, extension entomologist, who points out ticks not only arouse feelings of annoyance and revulsion in many people, but also present a distinct health hazard because of their blood-sucking habit.
“In the past two decades, we have seen a rise in the occurrence of tick infestations on people in Virginia,” says Robinson. “There has also been an increase in reports of the major disease ticks carry in our area, Rocky Mountain * spotted fever (RMSF).”
Although the disease is named after the western mountain range, it is most common in the Southeastern and South Central regions of the United States. Virginia and North Carolina usually have the dubious distinction of leading the nation in the
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