While we were able to enjoy some warm weather this past week, spending time outside also brought more risk of coming into contact with ticks and mosquitoes. PJ Liesch, state entomologist, says last year's tick and mosquito populations were a bit more subdued but when it comes to determining what we’ll be seeing this year, it all comes down to weather.

"While these populations could possibly continue to be subdued into 2023, with the medical concerns associated with ticks and mosquitos, I really encourage people to take appropriate precautions when heading outside," says Liesch.