Hopefully it’s a habit to put on bug spray before hiking or spending any significant time in a wooded area. But, is it a habit to do a thorough tick check after going back inside?
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 state recorded 1,215 cases in 2024.
Tick exposure can happen year round, but ticks are usually most active from April to September.
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