By Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office

December 31, 2018 (San Diego) - It’s that time of year again. No, not the holiday season—tick season.

That’s right. You may not know it, but in San Diego County, winter is tick season, and San Diego County’s Vector Control Program is reminding people to remember to wear insect repellent and take simple precautions like wearing long sleeves and long pants when hiking or heading out into nature.