New Brunswick has launched a new online tool that shows where blacklegged ticks are being reported across the province.
Chief medical officer Dr. Yves Leger said the tick bite tracker lets people view reported tick bites and see risk areas categorized by health zone, according to a government release.
He said the tool supports the province’s ongoing surveillance work and gives residents another way to stay informed as warmer weather brings more tick activity.
“It is possible to be bitten by a blacklegged tick anywhere in the province, but the risk is highest in areas where tick populations are established or emerging,” Leger said in the release.
Leger said blacklegged ticks can transmit Lyme disease and other illnesses.
He’s encouraging people to use insect repellent, check for ticks after being outdoors and remove them promptly and safely.
The tracker is part of the government’s Be Tick Smart campaign, which focuses on helping residents protect themselves, recognize early symptoms of tick‑borne illness and seek medical advice when needed.
