Ticks https://www.wcmu.org/tags/ticks Ticks en-US Copyright Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:26:34 GMT Lyme disease rates have nearly tripled in Michigan over last five years https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-02/lyme-disease-rates-have-nearly-tripled-in-michigan-over-last-five-years Michigan public health officials are urging people to exercise caution outdoors and avoid ticks, as lyme disease cases have nearly tripled in the last five years. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:26:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-02/lyme-disease-rates-have-nearly-tripled-in-michigan-over-last-five-years Teresa Homsi Tick Talk! https://www.wcmu.org/show/from-the-ground-up/2024-05-25/tick-talk Ticks are more that "icky," they can carry harmful diseases. Mike LeValley, Executive Director of the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy, shares helpful information. Sat, 25 May 2024 13:40:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/show/from-the-ground-up/2024-05-25/tick-talk Judy Wagley State experts offer guidance on creating "tick-safe zones" at home https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-16/state-experts-offer-guidance-on-creating-tick-safe-zones-at-home Experts say tick season is hitting early this year due to a mild spring. They're urging people to take precautions now against the potentially disease-spreading insects. Thu, 16 May 2024 20:16:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-16/state-experts-offer-guidance-on-creating-tick-safe-zones-at-home Dee Morrison New legislation would require state parks warn visitors about ticks https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-05-23/new-legislation-would-require-state-parks-warn-visitors-about-ticks State lawmakers are raising awareness about ticks - a tiny pest that can be a carrier of disease.On Wednesday, a new bill was introduced that would… Thu, 23 May 2019 21:02:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-05-23/new-legislation-would-require-state-parks-warn-visitors-about-ticks Mayo, matches and other ways to NOT get rid of ticks https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-05-11/mayo-matches-and-other-ways-to-not-get-rid-of-ticks Environmental experts are debunking old myths when it comes to removing ticks.There are several species of ticks that call the Great Lakes region home.… Fri, 11 May 2018 21:19:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-05-11/mayo-matches-and-other-ways-to-not-get-rid-of-ticks Angelica Morrison Be on the lookout for this summer's ticks https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-05-11/be-on-the-lookout-for-this-summers-ticks This past winter overstayed its welcome and Michiganders are excited for summer to arrive. But according to officials, with each summer comes a tick… Fri, 11 May 2018 19:27:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-05-11/be-on-the-lookout-for-this-summers-ticks