Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease

Some simple steps can help keep you tick-free as you enjoy the outdoors.

By: Lakshmi Chauhan, University of Colorado Anschutz, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: April 30, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month ago

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By Lakshmi Chauhan, University of Colorado Anschutz

Spring’s warmer weather lures people outdoors – and into possible contact with ticks that spread Lyme disease.

Already, the 2026 tick season is booming. On April 23, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that emergency room visits due to tick bites are at their highest level since 2017. That may portend an especially severe season for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

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