blacklegged ticks

• 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
• Tick season underway in Saskatchewan

  Ticks are typically out from early spring until October in Saskatchewan, and are usually found in tall grass, brush or wooded areas.

  Canada

  May 17, 2019
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• Health unit issues warning after blacklegged ticks found in Simcoe County

  The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is warning residents after blacklegged ticks were located in Simcoe County.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2018
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• Cooler weather in Saskatchewan more reason to take precautions against ticks

  While the risk of being exposed to Lyme disease is low in Saskatchewan, it is not zero as blacklegged ticks are most active in cooler weather.

  Health

  Sep 25, 2018
• Toronto Public Health issues warning about ticks, Lyme disease

  Toronto Public Health officials are warning people about exposure to blacklegged ticks now that the warmer weather is upon on.

  Health

  May 17, 2018
• Surveillance discovers Lyme-infected ticks in Alberta

  Alberta's Tick Surveillance program has found blacklegged ticks in Alberta, but the province said there is no evidence they are reproducing here.

  Environment

  Jun 8, 2017
• Warmer weather means Lyme disease season in Toronto

  Toronto health officials say the risk of acquiring Lyme disease in Toronto is low but are nonetheless advising residents to be on the lookout for blacklegged ticks as the weather begins to warm up.

  Canada

  May 10, 2016
• Ticks found on Toronto Islands being tested for Lyme disease

  Toronto Public Health has confirmed blacklegged ticks have been found in parts of the city and are being tested for Lyme disease.

  Health

  May 19, 2015
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• Lyme awareness grows as Manitoba government warns of tick risks

  Winnipeg City Hall will be lit in green Thursday to help raise awareness of Lyme disease among Manitobans.

  Health

  May 14, 2015
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• Oh deer: In fighting Lyme disease, are we watching the wrong mammals?

  The summertime spread of Lyme disease has given rise to extra caution about ticks and the roving birds and mice carrying the illness. But a new study suggests we put just as much focus on another animal. After observing human Lyme disease cases in a Connecticut community over a 13-year period, authors of a Journal of...

  Aug 6, 2014