Tick Bites

• Merritt father warns others after medical emergency involving his young son

  Jamie Stevens believes the tick latched onto his son during a recent short hike they did in a grassy area on a bluff near their home.

  Canada

  Mar 18
  
• 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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• Anxious about ticks? Here’s one way to identify a tick you might find

  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.

  Commentary

  Apr 28, 2019
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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
• 7 types of bug bites Canadians can expect this summer

  The vast majority of insects that bite in Canada are really only a nuisance, but some of them can cause infections.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 24, 2018
• Tick forecast 2018: Experts predict more Lyme disease in Canada

  There are more ticks in more parts of Canada than ever, experts say. Here's what you need to know about your risk.

  Health

  May 9, 2018
• Tick season still in full swing, experts warn

  After one Cobourg resident posted a photo of her tick bite online, many were surprised to see that the insects were still around at this time of year.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2017
• Experts warn Lyme disease on the rise in Quebec

  A steady rise in cases of Lyme disease have been reported in Quebec, especially in the Montérégie region.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2016
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• Doctors and vets say ticks are prolific

  Doctors and vets in Saskatoon seeing more ticks than normal this spring due to mild winter and anticipate double the length of season.

  Canada

  May 26, 2016