May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Lyme disease is caused by bacteria transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blac...

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Lyme disease is caused by bacteria transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks (also known as deer ticks). They are most common between May and July and found in tall grasses and brush of wooded areas.

You can protect yourself from tick-borne diseases and bites by applying insect repellant, checking yourself for ticks often, and showering soon after being outdoors!