Ticks are active in Macomb County. Here's what to do to protect yourself this summer before and after spending time outdoors.

Ticks are most active in summer, the same time people also flock to the woods and prairies where the creatures live.

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to ...

The population of deer ticks in Michigan has exploded in recent years, leading to a 168% increase in Lyme disease over the past five years. Cases surpassed 1,200 in 2024.

In today’s Health Alert, a warning for anyone planning to enjoy the outdoors this holiday weekend. Ticks are active, and the ...

According to the state, 2023 data shows black legged ticks, or deer ticks, account for 20% of all ticks in Michigan. These are the ticks that may carry Lyme disease.

I f you're exploring Michigan's great outdoors this season, beware of ticks — potential Lyme disease carriers that will bite both people and their pets while looking for a blood meal.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — After a long winter, ticks are back in full-force, looking for human and animal hosts to feed on. According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there are ...

The blacklegged tick, which accounts for around 20% of reported Michigan tick bites, carries Lyme disease. ... is much less likely to cause illness and does not carry Lyme disease.

Here's what to know about the Asian longhorned tick, first confirmed in the U.S. in 2017 in New Jersey. The ticks have spread to 21 states.