Lyme Disease

Tick Activity by Month

(Source: American Lyme Disease Foundation)

Tick activity increases greatly in the spring (starting in April or May) when eggs first hatch.  Ticks are most active and often feed in late June or early July, and slowly become less active during the autumn months.  Ticks are least active and least likely to feed during January and February.

This means that, starting in the spring, you need to take precautions against tick bites, and should continue these precautions through the fall.  However, while you are unlikely to receive a tick bite during the winter, you should not rule out tick-borne disease if you notice any symptoms of early Lyme or symptoms of any other tick-borne diseases and should still consult your physician about the possibility of these diseases.  Also, if you are planning on treating your property with pesticides, it is often suggested that you do so in May in order to kill off newly hatched larvae.

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