06/13/2026
As tick activity increases across the state, it's important to take simple precautions when spending time outdoors. Using EPA-registered insect repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants, and checking yourself and pets for ticks after being outside can help reduce the risk of tickborne illnesses such as Lyme disease. Tickborne diseases can affect people of all ages, making prevention and early detection important for everyone.
Learn more about prevention, symptoms, and treatment of tick-borne diseases: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/disease-prevention/infectious-disease-control/tickborne-diseases