Are ticks really that bad, or are we overreacting?

[RustyPine17]

I see so much chatter about ticks and the diseases they carry, but is it possible we're overreacting? What do they actually do in the ecosystem, and are we just being paranoid? Curious to hear everyone's thoughts!

 

[armorer951]

Here's some good additional info regarding the different species of ticks in the US, and the dangers they pose to humans.

https://pestsource.com/tick/danger/