062019 Tick Season (MA)

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Petra Homatas, left, and Adam Ostergaard, both of Crystal Lake, take a stroll through the trails at Wingate Prairie, behind Veterans Acres Park, on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in Crystal Lake. "A lot of my friends haven't been coming here for the last few years due to the ticks," said Homatas, who prefers to wear bright clothing outdoors to better spot the tiny arachnids.

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A sign at the entrance to a wooded trail at Veterans Acres Park warns of potential dangers, including ticks, on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in Crystal Lake.

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Petra Homatas, left, and Adam Ostergaard, both of Crystal Lake, take a stroll through the trails at Wingate Prairie, behind Veterans Acres Park, on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in Crystal Lake. "A lot of my friends haven't been coming here for the last few years due to the ticks," said Homatas, who prefers to wear bright clothing outdoors to better spot the tiny arachnids.