Ticks in Co 81527, CO

Ticks are active in Co 81527, CO and surrounding areas. The most commonly reported species is the Unidentified, making up 100% of reports.

• ✓Wear light-colored clothing when walking in wooded areas or tall grass
• ✓Use EPA-registered tick repellent (DEET, picaridin, or IR3535)
• ✓Do a full-body tick check after being outdoors — especially behind ears, hairline, and waistband
• ✓Shower within 2 hours of coming inside
• ✓If bitten, remove the tick with fine-tipped tweezers and monitor for symptoms for 30 days