5 Tick Infested Areas In Michigan
Michigan health officials have identified several areas in the state with established blacklegged tick populations, which are primary vectors for Lyme disease. Residents are advised to be cautious in wooded areas with dense leaf litter, particularly in northern and western Michigan.
Why it matters
Public awareness of tick-infested areas is critical for preventing tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and anaplasmosis.
5 Tick Infested Areas In Michigan Western and northern Michigan's ample wooded recreation areas support some of the state’s most established blacklegged tick populations. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services surveillance reports show blacklegged ticks expanding across much of the Peninsulas, particularly in areas with dense leaf litter . Blacklegged ticks ( Ixodes scapularis ) are the primary vector of Lyme disease, while American dog ticks ( Dermacentor variabilis ) are a common vector for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Michigan also reports anaplasmosis cases each year, especially in northern counties where blacklegged tick populations have become established.
The article is a public health advisory based on government surveillance data.
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