01 Jun Update on ticks in Minnesota
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We have had a warmer-than-average spring season, and this impacted ticks for 2026. Public health officials say the risk is higher than the baseline.
Ticks are more active in May and June. You will find them on tall grass and waiting for a pet or human leg to latch on to.
The types of ticks in Minnesota.
The American Dog Tick – called the wood tick. It is large and brown with white marking on the head. Less likely than deer ticks to transmit diseases.
The blacklegged tick – the deer tick. It is more of public health concern. Smaller than a wood tick and reddish brown in color. One in three of these ticks carry lime disease. Deer ticks are the size of a poppy seed.
Best things to do…shower within two hours of being in the woods, check your pet immediately upon returning home, Check children extra carefully…especially at hairline and around ears. Also check clothing.
Remove ticks with fine-tipped tweezers and make sure you get the head. Then clean with alcohol. If you get a bull’s-eye rash or have fever, joint pain and fatigue immediately see your doctor.
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