{"id":5192,"date":"2021-05-25T12:45:48","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T16:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoorsportsnation.com\/?p=5192"},"modified":"2021-05-27T10:22:50","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T14:22:50","slug":"michigan-tick-explosion-in-2021-what-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoorsportsnation.com\/michigan-tick-explosion-in-2021-what-you-should-know\/jeff\/outdoor-lifestyle\/05\/25\/2021\/5192\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan Tick Explosion in 2021 – What You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

With Spring and Summer activities ramping up in Michigan, outdoor enthusiasts and general backyard lovers should be aware of a pest that often goes unseen, but could bring deadly results if not paid attention to. The Michigan Tick season is upon us.<\/p>\n

There are over 20 known tick species<\/a>\u00a0in Michigan. Most often, they survive by feeding on wildlife. Several species of ticks are known to bite people and pets and may harbor dangerous bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Not all ticks carry diseases, but tick-related<\/a> diseases such as Lyme disease do occur in Michigan and can be serious or fatal if not properly diagnosed and treated.<\/p>\n

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List of Common Types of Ticks in Michigan<\/h2>\n

Out of more than 20 different tick species identified in Michigan<\/a>, there are four in particular that state residents should look out for:<\/p>\n

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When is Michigan Tick Season?<\/h2>\n

Michigan tick season generally runs from April to September when the weather is warm, but Ticks are hardy and can survive in colder weather.<\/p>\n

According to Pest.org<\/a>, Michigan will see a higher than normal Tick population this year due to warmer weather and above-average precipitation.<\/p>\n

2021 Tick Forecast for the Midwest<\/h2>\n
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2021 Michigan Lyme Disease Risk Map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Midwest has some of the most abundant and diverse populations of ticks across the whole country. And because its natural areas so strongly resemble those of the northeast in terms of climate, the midwest is also a center for Lyme disease: apart from New England, the states around the great lakes see more cases of\u00a0Lyme disease\u00a0<\/a>than any other region. Still, when it comes to ticks, there\u2019s some good news for most of the Midwest. This winter and spring will likely see temperatures stay around normal, so tick season won\u2019t begin any earlier than its usual late April start. Summer heat, however, is expected to linger, pushing September and October temperatures above average and extending tick season into the fall. In the lower midwest, however, a wetter than usual spring, coupled with a lot of severe flooding, is going to extend the habitats of many tick species, and make those areas habitable for longer than usual. So there could be a significant increase in tick activity in places like Missouri and the Ohio River valley.<\/p>\n

Protect yourself and your family from Ticks<\/h2>\n

Avoid areas with ticks<\/h4>\n