Ticks

Some ticks can be tiny and hard to spot, and they can cause serious illnesses, such as Lyme disease, Alpha-gal Syndrome, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, or Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Ticks have become common in Virginia and can be active on warm days at all times of the year for a variety of reasons including suburbanization, the abundance of deer in suburban forests, as well as a changing climate. Therefore, it important to be aware of the threats posed by ticks and know the ways you can protect yourself from these tiny creatures.