Tick Season

• Tick season is upon us in Manitoba. Here’s what you should know

  The province runs an online tick-checking program through Manitoba Health in which a photo of a suspected blacklegged tick can be submitted and assessed by experts.

  Health

  May 26, 2023
  
• Tips for ticks: Lethbridge Nature Centre offers advice to avoid the insect this spring

  Experts at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre encourages the public to visit their location in Indian Battle Park with any questions.

  Environment

  May 1, 2023
  
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• Prepare to do your tick checks: N.S. expected to be hot spot for the parasite this season

  A mild winter means Nova Scotians can expect a healthy tick population this year. Experts say people can still enjoy the outdoors but should take simple precautions.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2023
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• A rare, tick-borne disease is spreading in Canada. What to know

  As tick season begins, a rare and sometimes fatal disease called babesiosis is slowly spreading in Canada.

  Health

  Apr 13, 2023
• Winnipegger recounts battle with Lyme disease as tick season nears

  In October of 2019 Winnipegger Teresa Manitowich began to feel sick: "I just wasn't feeling quite right. I was getting frequent headaches, I was very irritable and I had fatigue." 

  Health

  Apr 2, 2023
• Damp spring creates ideal tick conditions in Lethbridge

  It’s tick season in southern Alberta and unfortunately, 2020 has brought with it the perfect weather for the bloodsuckers to thrive in.

  Jun 25, 2020
• ‘Get ’em off quick and you shouldn’t get sick’: entomologist on Manitoba ticks

  Winnipeg's mosquito numbers may be low this year (so far), but for another pest - ticks - Manitoba is a hot spot, according to a Canadian bug expert.

  Health

  Jun 25, 2020
• Canadians heading outdoors this summer are urged to look out for ticks

  It's recommended that hikers stay in the centre of a trail when exploring and that people sit on a rock instead of the ground when they need a break.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2020
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• Tick season in Saskatchewan: Steps to reduce the risk of tick-borne diseases

  With warmer weather and more opportunity to get outdoors, experts advise you cover-up when walking in grassy areas where ticks are more likely to be found.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2020
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• ‘Every season can be tick season’: National tick awareness month

  The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association says 'there may be days in every month of the year where ticks are out looking for a host to feed on.'

  Health

  Mar 4, 2020