lyme disease

Ticks are thriving in Michigan this year because of a warm winter. Learn how to stay safe from tick bites and prevent Lyme disease.

More than 3000 Michiganders have contracted Lyme Disease since 2000, and stats show you're more likely to get the tick-borne illness in certain counties.

Summer in West Michigan mean more time outdoors. Time to bike.  Time to camp.  And time to protect your family against ticks and Lyme disease.

As the end of summer draws closer, let's take advantage of every opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy the scenery and warm temperatures.  Getting outside in summer is a lot of fun, but it's also important to exercise a little caution to stay safe and healthy. The risk of Lyme disease in West Michigan is on the rise.  Let's review how you can protect yourself and your family.

Ticks spread Lyme Disease and can cause some other serious health problems.  Tick season has arrived in West Michigan and will continue until the first hard frost, most likely until some time in October.  Some of the areas where ticks like to congregate are fields with tall grass, wooded areas and the sand dunes...