Do Ticks Die in the Winter? The Surprising Truth About Fatal Temperatures and Dormancy
When the air turns crisp and frost settles on the ground, most of us assume that ticks — those tiny, disease-carrying pests — finally disappear. But here’s the surprising truth: ticks don’t necessarily die in winter. Instead, many species simply adapt. They slow their metabolism, hide under leaves or snow, and wait patiently for warmer…