If you’re heading outdoors this summer, health officials say now is the time to start thinking about tick safety.

 

Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen Burnett says Manitoba is already in the middle of tick season, with different species found across the province.

 

 

While northern Manitoba’s wood ticks are not known to spread Lyme disease, Dr. Burnett says black-legged ticks in southern Manitoba can carry several illnesses, including Lyme disease.

 

She adds Manitobans can submit tick photos through eTick.ca to help monitor tick activity across the province.

 

To hear more tick safety tips from Dr. Eileen Burnett, tune in to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.