Colorado is home to nearly 30 species of ticks that can transmit dozens of tick-borne diseases and pathogens. Monica White, of the Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association, joined me on my radio show last Saturday to share how serious tick-borne diseases can be and how to avoid and treat them. COTBDAA provides Coloradans and visitors information they need about ticks and the diseases they carry, how to prevent tick exposure, how to properly manage a tick bite, recognize infection, and how to advocate for proper care.