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Watch out for Ticks even in January!

It might be winter… but the ticks didn’t get the memo.

One mild day, a quick walk in the woods, no warning signs. Then later that night — scratching. A closer look. And there it is… a tick.

Even this time of year.

Ticks can survive mild winters by hiding under leaves, snow, and soil. And when temperatures pop above a few degrees, they can wake right back up — winter, spring, or fall.

So don’t let a nice winter day fool you. If you’re out walking the dog, hiking, or spending time in wooded areas, do a quick tick check — on pets and on yourself.

Because ticks don’t care what month it is.

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  • Mark Downey started in radio broadcasting in 2001 when NB Broadcasting, now Acadia Broadcasting launched a Country Radio station in his hometown of St. Stephen. He's the morning show host of 98.1 Charlotte FM and the mid-day host on Country 94. On Sunday evenings, Mark also hosts the classic country show, The Weekend Jamboree. He owns his own mobile Wedding DJ Business performing at hundreds of weddings over the years. Mark was inducted into the New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame in October 2025.

    Email: downey.mark@radioabl.ca

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May 18, 2026
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