ALERT! Urgent Tick Bite Warning Issued for MN + WI
ER visits are on the rise thanks to ticks! Here's what you need to know about this warning from the CDC.
Ticks
Minnesota Ticks: Types, Risks, and Bite Prevention
As May rolls in, so do the ticks. It's that time of year when a day outside can lead to unexpected surprises (and a lot of sickness).
These Minnesota Counties Are Highest Risk For Tickborne Illnesses
Did you know that 1 in 3 blacklegged ticks in Minnesota carry the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease? Here are the counties most at risk for tickborne illnesses.
Outdoor Fun Comes With A Tick Alert This Spring
Who would have thought dry weather could kick off tick season early? Let’s chat about what that means for outdoor lovers.
The CDC Says Minnesota Now Leads Nation in Cases of Rare and Deadly Tick Virus
The virus might be rare, but it’s been showing up more often in Minnesota than anywhere else.
Protect Yourself From Ticks This Summer
Tick, Tick, Tick, BOOM
How to Protect Yourself From the Minnesota Tick Explosion
That warm winter is gonna bite us in the a$$
New Tick Species Found In Ohio Is Killing Cattle, Will It Make It To MN?
This species of tick is not "normally found in the Western Hemisphere, these ticks were reported for the first time in the United States in 2017."
Despite Snow Cover, Ticks Starting to Emerge as Temps Rise
Don't let the snow on the ground fool you, ticks are starting to emerge from their winter slumber.
Tick Numbers Normal Despite Early Start to Season
An early start to the tick season has not led to more ticks this summer or more tick activity, for that matter. Elizabeth Schiffman is an Epidemiologist with the Minnesota Department of Health. She says that's good news as we exit peak tick season.