Blacklegged ticks have been found in our area and are the Blacklegged Tick (Ixodes scapularis) vector of Lyme Disease. They can be active any time the temperature is above 32 and the ground is snow free but are most active early spring through fall. Walk in the center of trails to avoid overhanging plants. Wear light colored clothing and tuck pants into socks. Examine yourself and pets for ticks. adult female adult male nymph NE DI larva Apply Permethrin to clothing, especially to shoes and socks. Turkey Hunters, or anyone in contact with forest vegetation and the forest floor, definitely should treat all outer clothing. Use DEET insect repellent as a second line of defense. Visit Bureau, Putnam and Marshall County Health Departments at bpmhd.org for more information Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County CDC Health Departments 815.872.5091 Public Health 526 S. Bureau Valley Pkwy, Suite A 220 East High St. Suite 101 Princeton, IL 61356 Hennepin, IL 61327 815.872.2324 319 6th St. Lacon, IL 61540 309.246.8074 Blacklegged ticks have been found in our area and are the Blacklegged Tick ( Ixodes scapularis ) vector of Lyme Disease . They can be active any time the temperature is above 32 and the ground is snow free but are most active early spring through fall . Walk in the center of trails to avoid overhanging plants . Wear light colored clothing and tuck pants into socks . Examine yourself and pets for ticks . adult female adult male nymph NE DI larva Apply Permethrin to clothing , especially to shoes and socks . Turkey Hunters , or anyone in contact with forest vegetation and the forest floor , definitely should treat all outer clothing . Use DEET insect repellent as a second line of defense . Visit Bureau , Putnam and Marshall County Health Departments at bpmhd.org for more information Bureau , Putnam & Marshall County CDC Health Departments 815.872.5091 Public Health 526 S. Bureau Valley Pkwy , Suite A 220 East High St. Suite 101 Princeton , IL 61356 Hennepin , IL 61327 815.872.2324 319 6th St. Lacon , IL 61540 309.246.8074