InfoGraphic - In your region, how prevalent is the tick species of concern? Who was bitten and Where did the ticks bite?
Ticks in GTA, Eastern Ontario, Southern Ontario, Central Ontario and Northern Ontario
There are clear seasonal patterns of activity observed in different geographic regions and for different tick species.
NORTHERN ONTARIO
18% of the blacklegged ticks tested positive as carrier of Lyme disease
7% of ticks were seen on cats. 1 in 3 ticks were found on heads, ears and shoulders
EASTERN ONTARIO
27% of the blacklegged ticks tested positive as carrier of Lyme disease
25% of ticks were seen on cats. 1 in 2 ticks were found on heads, ears and shoulders
CENTRAL ONTARIO
19% of the blacklegged ticks tested positive as carrier of Lyme disease
20% of ticks were seen on cats. 1 in 3 ticks were found on heads, ears and shoulders
GTA
30% of the blacklegged ticks tested positive as carrier of Lyme disease
8% of ticks were seen on cats. 1 in 2 ticks were found on heads, ears and shoulders
SOUTHERN ONTARIO
20% of the blacklegged ticks tested positive as carrier of Lyme disease
16% of ticks were seen on cats. 1 in 2 ticks were found on heads, ears and shoulders
Source: 2019/2020 pet tick study conducted by Ontario Veterinary College and sponsored by OVC Pet Trust