'People should be vigilant and check for ticks on themselves, their children and their pets after being outside,' Saskatchewan Chief Deputy Medical Health Officer Dr. However, they can be introduced by migratory birds in early spring and remain active until early fall. It cannot transmit Lyme disease to people.īlacklegged ticks which can cause Lyme disease are rare in Saskatchewan. The most common tick species in Saskatchewan is the American dog tick, which is active from mid-April to the end of July. Ticks are most commonly found in tall grass, brush or wooded areas. The province is reminding residents to take precautions against ticks this spring.
