Tick Control in Minnesota
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Tick context for Minnesota
Blacklegged ticks are established across substantial parts of the Upper Midwest, but county-level establishment and pathogen prevalence vary. Wooded habitat, leaf litter, and the lawn-to-woods edge deserve more attention than open, sunny lawn.
Ticks to distinguish
- Blacklegged tick
- Established in many Upper Midwest counties and the principal regional tick associated with Lyme disease transmission.
- American dog tick
- Common across much of the region, especially in grassy and more open habitat.
- Lone star tick
- More common toward southern portions of the region; reported distribution continues to change.
Seasonal planning
Exposure can occur whenever temperatures permit activity. Planning should account for small nymphs during warmer months and adult blacklegged ticks during cooler fall periods rather than relying on one universal “peak month.”
Where to inspect first
- Woodlands and brushy trail margins
- Moist leaf litter and shaded yard edges
- Tall grass and wildlife travel corridors
Property action checklist
- 1Prioritize the lawn-to-woods perimeter during inspection
- 2Keep paths and play areas away from brush
- 3Use current county surveillance when estimating local species presence
Primary sources
- Where ticks live: U.S. distribution maps — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Preventing tick bites and reducing yard exposure — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Tickborne diseases — Minnesota Department of Health
Educational regional context, not a diagnosis, local surveillance report, or substitute for medical or veterinary advice. Seek healthcare guidance for symptoms after a tick bite.
Blaine
Pop: 75,000
Midwest Region
Bloomington
Pop: 90,000
Midwest Region
Brooklyn Park
Pop: 85,000
Midwest Region
Burnsville
Pop: 64,000
Midwest Region
Coon Rapids
Pop: 63,000
Midwest Region
Duluth
Pop: 87,000
Midwest Region
Eagan
Pop: 69,000
Midwest Region
Eden Prairie
Pop: 64,000
Midwest Region
Lakeville
Pop: 75,000
Midwest Region
Mankato
Pop: 45,000
Midwest Region
Maple Grove
Pop: 71,000
Midwest Region
Minneapolis
Pop: 425,000
Midwest Region
Moorhead
Pop: 45,000
Midwest Region
Plymouth
Pop: 80,000
Midwest Region
Rochester
Pop: 122,000
Midwest Region
Saint Paul
Pop: 304,000
Midwest Region
St. Cloud
Pop: 71,000
Midwest Region
Woodbury
Pop: 77,000
Midwest Region
Richfield
Pop: 37,000
Midwest Region



