The return of summer-like temps has awakened black-legged ticks also known as deer ticks. The Department of Health’s Dave Neitzel says this tick carries Lyme disease and other illness: “We want folks to know those ticks are most common in real wooded and brushy areas. If you are going to be doing any activities out in the woods or the … Read More
For Rocky Mountain Wood Ticks, Any Large Mammal’s Blood Will Do
Spring has hit western Montana in full force. Days are longer than nights, temperatures are warming, and the snow is gone for the lower elevations. Animals Source: Tom Schwan
May is Lyme disease awareness month
Lyme disease is a common tick-borne disease in Massachusetts. Source: WWLP
Does more outdoor time increase risk of ticks?
With more people hiking during pandemic, ticks are hitching rides home. Source: UGA Today
It’s tick season: Protect yourself from diseases
When the weather warms, ticks emerge. While Missouri isn’t currently experiencing a repeat of last year’s early surge in tick populations, experts still predict an above-average year for tic Source: Fort Leonard Wood GUIDON
Tick Season Starting
Now that we are getting outside more in the warm weather, we need to be wary of ticks. Source: WTHI News
Tick season is in full swing
While many fishing access sites and state parks in Montana are set to re-open today, the state is also in peak tick season, but information is available on what to do to avoid ticks, remove them if they are embedded in the skin and have them tested, as well as providing information on signs and symptoms for tick-borne diseases. Laurie … Read More
Warmer Weather Brings Increased Risk Of Tick-Borne Disease
“All Hoosiers should take precautions against tick bites when enjoying the outdoors, no matter where they are.” Source: Eagle Country 99.3
May dedicated to raising awareness about tick-borne Lyme disease and infections
An earlier spring brings out more ticks and sooner this season, according to health experts … Source: KSTP
Warmer weather brings increased risk in tick related disease
Statewide—Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites while outdoors as warmer weather increases tick activity. Reported cases of tick-borne disease continue to increase each year in Indiana, with more than 300 […] Source: WRBI Radio
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