Tick Season: What you need to know
It’s tick season in Illinois—Protect yourself and your loved ones from tick bites.
•May 1, 2024•
by Angela Hogan
What are ticks, and why are they a health concern?
Ticks are small parasitic arachnids that belong to the same family as spiders. Due to their small size and eight legs, ticks are often difficult to see and can be mistaken for spiders.
Ticks thrive in environments with tall grass, shrubs, and leaf litter. They can also live in your yard and on your pets. Tick exposure can occur year-round, but is most likely during warmer months when ticks are active (April – September.)
Ticks carry a variety of illnesses that can be transmitted to humans through their bite. Fortunately, there are proactive measures you can take to mitigate your risk of tick-borne illness.