Tick News & Alerts for Nova Scotia
Updates, seasonal tips, and expert guidance for a safer, tick-free yard.
Tick News Nova Scotia: With the infestation of tick populations across Nova Scotia on the rise, there is an increasing risk of encountering black-legged ticks, which can transmit diseases to people and animals through a bite. It is becoming more important for Nova Scotians to protect themselves and their families. Stay informed here with the latest tick alerts.
Province of Nova Scotia Supports Research to Strengthen Response to Tick-Borne Diseases
News Release / August 25, 2026: Today, the Province announced a $1.2 million investment into research aimed at strengthening our response to tick-borne...
The Bourbon Virus. What this means to us here in Nova Scotia.
New Tick-Borne Viruses Are Another Reminder That Tick Prevention Matters If you've been following the news recently, you may have seen reports about a rare...
CBC NEWS (June 20, 2026): Nova Scotia Veterinarians Seeing More Tick-Borne Disease Cases in Pets
CBC News reports (link: CBC News) from veterinary clinics across Nova Scotia suggest an increase in tick-borne illnesses affecting dogs and other pets. As...
CBC NEWS: A Tick Bite Can Trigger a Red Meat Allergy
May 11, 2026 - CBC.ca highlighted growing awareness around the “lone star tick” and a condition called Alpha-Gal Syndrome — a serious allergy that can develop...
Veterinarians Seeing Spike in Tick Exposure for Pets
Veterinarians across Canada are reporting a sharp increase in tick exposure in dogs and cats this season, especially in Nova Scotia. Ticks can transmit...
Other Eastern Regions Seeing Disconcerting Tick Activity
NENC News / April 8, 2026: State Scientists Seeing High Disconcerting Tick Activity. Ckick here to read full story. Recent reports out of the northeastern...
CBC News: “Tick Risk in Nova Scotia Isn’t Going Away — It’s Growing”
Read Full Sory (CBC News) A new report highlighted by CBC News shows that tick populations — and Lyme disease cases — are continuing to rise across Eastern...
Protect Your Pets from Ticks This Spring in Nova Scotia
As the snow melts and temperatures begin to rise across Nova Scotia, tick season quickly follows. While many homeowners think of ticks as a nuisance for...
New Tick Disease Spreading in U.S. Cattle — What Nova Scotians Should Know
Invasive “Asian Longhorned Tick” Spreading New Cattle Disease in the U.S. Reports out of the United States are drawing attention to an invasive tick species...
Ticked Off?
September, October & November = increased tick activity.
As temperatures cool in Nova Scotia, tick activity picks up again as adults search for late-season hosts. A September TickGuard treatment targets high-risk areas on your property, drastically cutting down populations before winter sets in.