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.
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...
TickGuard’s Effectiveness Against Ticks (What You Need to Know)
TickGuard's Tick & Mosquito barrier treatments, are highley effective at controlling ticks for 21-28 day repellency. Repellency: TickGuard's...
Tick Season in Nova Scotia: When Ticks Become Most Active (2026 Guide)
Ticks are active longer in Nova Scotia than most homeowners realize — and each year, the timeline shifts slightly as winters warm and tick populations expand....
Is TickGuard’s Botanical Tick Sprays Safe? What Nova Scotia Homeowners Should Know
Discover how TickGuard's botanical sprays work, why they’re considered safe for kids and pets, and why Nova Scotia homeowners are choosing natural tick...
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Don’t Wait for Tick Season to Peak
Tick populations increase rapidly in spring and summer across Nova Scotia. Early-season protection provides the best results. View our Monthly Protection Plans for Tick Control Nova Scotia.