See where Michigan ranks for risk for deadly tick-borne illnesses and read what diseases these little blood suckers carry, and what state is most at risk.
More than 3000 Michiganders have contracted Lyme Disease since 2000, and stats show you're more likely to get the tick-borne illness in certain counties.
Michigan has over 20 known species of ticks and another one has been found by health officials. One bite from this tick could cause an allergic reaction to red meat.