Rising Tick Threat in Southern Ontario: How to Protect Yourself

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Ontario is experiencing a rise in reports of blacklegged ticks this spring, as the populations of these tiny parasites continue to increase in the province year after year.

There has been a more than 40 percent surge of Lyme disease-carrying ticks reported this year compared to the same time frame in 2025, according to local data.