Have you found yourself worrying that those pesky little bugs seem to be everywhere lately? You might be right, tick populations are on the rise, and new species may be appearing in our area. You can help us understand what’s really happening by collecting ticks anytime you, your family members, or even your pets encounter them.

Join Extension Specialist Dr. Teresa Steckler for an informative presentation, “Ticks in Illinois,” at the Lake County Extension Office, 100 South US Hwy 45 in Grayslake, on May 4 at 11 a.m.
During this session, you’ll learn about Dr. Steckler’s ongoing research on ticks and discover how you can contribute to an important citizen science project by volunteering to gather data. Your participation helps build a clearer picture of tick activity across the region. There will be plenty of time for questions afterwards.

Registration for this program is $5, and all participants will receive a U of I Extension tick kit and other program materials to take home after the presentation.