Ticks

  • Are You Tick Aware?

    Are You Tick Aware?

    It is spring and the prime season for ticks. These little creatures can be intimidating and scary. They have the power to dampen what could be a fun hiking or camping trip. But the reality is, we need to learn to co-exist with them because they aren’t going anywhere. To do that, it is important…


  • Are You Tick Aware?

    Are You Tick Aware?

    April is tick awareness month! Okay, maybe I made that up. But it should be! Here in Michigan, ’tis the season. During our last camping trip to Pigeon River, we were unfortunate to have another run in with these little creatures. Michigan Ticks Michigan has three common ticks. The Black-Legged Tick or Deer Tick (Ixodes…