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MDHHS and partners support a continuum of prevention services. The continuum is inclusive of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention activities. Visit this page to learn more.
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There are over 20 known tick species in Michigan. Most often, ticks 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. Tick-related diseases such as Lyme disease do occur in Michigan. Tick-related diseases can be serious or fatal if not properly diagnosed and treated.
To learn more about ticks found in Michigan and the diseases they can spread, read the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Ticks and Your Health brochure.
Citizen-reported tick data are available on the MiTracking Data Portal.
Of the 20 known Michigan tick species, some are more likely to bite humans than others. The top 5 most likely to bite humans are:
Michigan has several tick-borne diseases including:
Many types of ticks bite people in the U.S. The chances that you might get a tick-borne disease from a single tick bite depend on many factors like the type of tick, where it came from and how long it is attached to you. Remember only blacklegged ticks transmit the bacteria that cause Lyme disease.
Avoiding tick bites and promptly removing ticks are the best ways to prevent infection from tick-related disease. Learn more about tick bite prevention below:
Ticks generally prefer shady, moist areas in wooded and grassy locations.
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Insect repellents are effective at repelling ticks. Apply Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved repellents to clothing and skin. Always read and follow the label directions for proper application and safety concerns whenever using an insect repellent. Store repellents away from children and pets.
How to remove an attached tick:
Expert tick identification is available for Michigan residents for free through MDHHS. You can either email a picture of the tick to MDHHS-Bugs@michigan.gov or you can mail the tick to the MDHHS for identification. Free tick submission kits are available from your local health department.
If you are bitten by a tick, monitor your health. If you develop a rash or fever within a month of removing a tick, see your doctor as soon as possible. Be sure to tell your doctor about your recent tick bite and when the bite occurred. To learn more about Lyme disease signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, visit MDHHS - Michigan Emerging Disease: Lyme Disease.
Climate change may affect human and animal health in serious ways through the spread of existing and new vector-borne diseases. Some ticks are disease vectors, meaning they carry and spread disease. Changes to the climate, such as milder winters and longer, hotter summers contribute to a longer and more active tick season. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the U.S. and cases are increasing in Michigan.
This dataset was created through the MDHHS Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Disease Section (EZID) Tick Identification Program. MiTracking has released these data in collaboration with EZID. For more data information, visit:
Michigan Climate and Health Adaptation Program
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
