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Tick-Transmitted Diseases

A variety of diseases may be spread by ticks in Minnesota. The majority of tick-transmitted diseases result from the bite of an infected blacklegged tick (also known as the deer tick). Preventing exposure to blacklegged ticks requires diligence.
  • Diseases that can be Transmitted by Ticks
    Most tick bites do not result in disease, but it is a good idea to recognize and watch for the early symptoms of the more commonly encountered tick-transmitted diseases in Minnesota.
  • Ticks
    Important information to know for prevention of tick-transmitted disease. Learn about blacklegged ticks (also known as the deer tick or bear tick), including their life cycle, feeding habits, habitat, and population control.

 

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High Risk Areas in Minnesota
A map that shows counties of highest Tick-borne risk in Minnesota.

Ticks
Learn about blacklegged ticks (deer ticks) including their life cycle, feeding habits, habitat, and population control. Also includes information on American dog ticks, the vector of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Minnesota.

Preventing Tick-Transmitted Disease
Information about minimizing your risk of tick-transmitted diseases, protecting your pets, and removing ticks.

In the Woods: Spray Before you work or play poster
Tickborne Prevention Poster: Spray Before You Work or Play


Spray before you work or play poster
West Nile Virus Prevention Poster: Spray Before You Work or Play


Tick-Transmitted Disease News
News releases, news articles, and public service announcements related to tick-transmitted diseases and Lyme disease.


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Updated Saturday, 17-Oct-2009 13:58:45 CDT