On this episode of the ‘Super Awesome Science Show,’ we talk about what Lyme disease is, how it’s spread and how you can avoid getting bitten by ticks that carry the disease. Continue reading →

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

With warm weather on the horizon, a rise in temperatures also means increased activity for ticks — some of Manitoba’s least favourite creepy-crawlies. Continue reading →

More and more of Canada is at risk of Lyme disease every year. This is where you can find the ticks that carry it. Continue reading →

The chief medical officer of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Public Health is conducting research in the region as part of a $4-million study on Lyme disease. Continue reading →

There are more than 40 tick species in Canada and only a handful of those are of medical importance, says Jade Savage of Bishop’s University. Continue reading →

The bug was sent away for testing, where it was found not to be a carrier of Lyme disease. Continue reading →

Interior Health says wood ticks can sometimes transmit diseases, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Continue reading →