up here in zone 10 they are unbelievable. Last Saturday I would guess maybe 40 -50 ticks on my clothing. I can remember as a boy growing up playing in the woods everyday not getting a single tick on me. This is getting a little rediculous. I did get bit during bow season went to the doctor and didn't get much out of that visit. Just to keep an eye on it really helpful. I would like to see the state start to do more spraying, I have a feeling this would possibly help the tick situation a little bit. Its really discouraging.