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.

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.

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

Well, it should be considering there has been a 168% increase in Lyme disease cases in Michigan in the last five years according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the ...

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 ...

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.

As warmer weather draws Michiganders outdoors, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding residents to stay vigilant against ticks – tiny pests that can ...

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.