Ticks in Kent County, MI

1 tick reports from the Kent County, MI area.

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Sightings

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Bites

Species Found in Kent County

Deer Tick1 (100%)

Risk: High — carries Lyme disease

Tick Safety in Kent County

Ticks are active in Kent County, MI and surrounding areas. The most commonly reported species is the Deer Tick, making up 100% of reports.

  • Wear light-colored clothing when walking in wooded areas or tall grass
  • Use EPA-registered tick repellent (DEET, picaridin, or IR3535)
  • Do a full-body tick check after being outdoors — especially behind ears, hairline, and waistband
  • Shower within 2 hours of coming inside
  • If bitten, remove the tick with fine-tipped tweezers and monitor for symptoms for 30 days

Recent Reports in Kent County

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Deer Tick sighting

Kent County, MI

1mo ago

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