tick season

Tick season is upon us and the Minnesota Department of Health is reminding you that some of them can transmit diseases.

Don't let the snow on the ground fool you, ticks are starting to emerge from their winter slumber.

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.

Tick season is back, and state health officials are reminding you to take precautions if you're going into wooded or long grassy areas where they thrive.

Camping and hiking season is here and that means tick season. University of Minnesota Extension Educator Beth Berlin says being diligent can go a long way in avoiding diseases like Lyme Disease, human anaplasmosis and Powassan encephalitis.

It's time to stock up on repellents with DEET because tick season is back in Minnesota.

Minnesota health officials say the wet weather and anticipated warm-up means outdoor enthusiasts are at high risk for ticks. State epidemiologist Dave Neitzel says the tick season was delayed by a prolonged winter, but is now upon us.