Be on the lookout for these two ticks during tick season 2025

Tick season has begun, and the risk of Lyme disease is increasing. Tick sightings have been on the rise, with an uptick in lone star ticks, which can cause an allergy to red meat. To protect yourself, wear tick repellent-coated clothing and do regular tick checks. The black-legged tick, also known as the deer tick, carries Lyme disease and is found mostly in the eastern U.S. The lone star tick, found in the Northeast, has been associated with an allergy to red meat. The severity of this year’s tick season will depend on weather conditions. To protect yourself and your pets, wear protective clothing, do daily tick checks, and use tick repellents. It is important to take precautions regardless of the forecast for tick season. Tick prevention measures should be taken every day during tick season to reduce the risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.