It s great that Spring is here and that Mainers are getting outside to enjoy Maine s great outdoors. But, of course, with more time in the woods comes a greater risk of finding a tick on you. Maine has 16 different species of ticks, but the one you need to really worry about is the dreaded Deer Tick. That s the one that spreads Lyme Disease. The Maine CDC says several thousand Lyme disease cases are reported every year.
How dangerous are deer ticks in Maine?
The University of Maine says almost 40% of all deer ticks in Maine carry Lyme disease.
Every time you go into the woods, you are at risk for Lyme Disease. So make sure to check yourself, the kids, and your dogs when you get home. If you find a tick, here s how you can tell if it s a potentially dangerous Deer Tick.