Black-legged Ticks

• Ticks carrying Lyme disease at significant risk level in West Island: Montreal Public Health

  The area currently has the highest alert level in Montreal according to the Institut de Santé Publique du Québec (INSPQ).

  Health

  Jul 5, 2021
  
• Ticks more than just annoying: bloodsuckers can spread disease, says Winnipeg bug expert

  Manitobans heading outdoors are noticing more pesky insects -- ticks specifically -- which can spread Lyme and other dangerous diseases.

  Health

  May 22, 2020
  
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• Warm weather means tick season has arrived in Manitoba

  Tick season is here and there's one type of tick that Manitobans should be on the look out for this spring.

  News

  Apr 29, 2018
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• Hamilton now a risk area for Lyme Disease

  The designation follows the discovery of black-legged ticks during active surveillance last spring and fall in the same location.

  Health

  Mar 19, 2018
• Enhanced surveillance of ticks to combat Lyme disease in southern New Brunswick

  Parts of Charlotte County and greater Saint John are considered risk areas for the black legged ticks that spread Lyme disease.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2017
• Ontario health officials warn of tick bites ahead of long weekend

  Ontario's chief medical officer of health says ticks can carry Lyme disease-causing bacteria. The warning comes as tick populations continue to spread in the province.

  Health

  May 19, 2017
• High mouse population creating a bad tick season in Manitoba, expert says

  An increased mouse population in combination with warmer temperatures is creating the ideal conditions for ticks, according to a local expert.

  Environment

  Apr 3, 2017
• Lyme disease confirmed in Nova Scotia pet

  Veterinarians confirm a dog tested positive for the disease this week.

  Canada

  May 21, 2016
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• Ticks are present year-round in Nova Scotia, officials say

  Veterinarians say they see animals with ticks at least once a month, all year round.

  Canada

  May 3, 2016