Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has put together an updated guide for reducing tick bites.
Ticks can pose a risk in any season but are more out in early spring, late fall and even mild winter days.
Blacklegged ticks prefer shaded, humid spots like wooded areas, leaf litter and trail edges.
Phil Wong, Director of Operations and Health Protection says as ticks become more prevalent in the community, we want residents to rethink tick risks and make sure they take the proper precautions.
Public Health no longer accepts ticks for lab testing but an online photo submission tool is available to the community.
More information is available here.