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MiTracking Survey

Complete this survey to tell us the best ways to share environmental health data and information with you.

Your feedback is voluntary and confidential. It will only take you 5-10 minutes to complete. You must be a Michigan resident and at least 18 years old to participate.

The survey will be open until October 15th, 2026. You can start the survey by clicking the link below.

If you have questions or concerns about participating, please email MDHHS-MiTracking@Michigan.gov 

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tick inspector badgeThere are over 20 known tick species in Michigan. Most often, ticks survive by feeding on wildlife. Several species of ticks are known to bite people and pets and may harbor dangerous bacteria, viruses or parasites. Not all ticks carry diseases. The chances that you might get a tick-borne disease from a single tick bite depend on many factors, such as the type of tick, where it came from and how long it is attached to you. Tick-related diseases can be serious or fatal if not properly diagnosed and treated.

To learn more about ticks found in Michigan and the diseases they can spread, read the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Ticks and Your Health brochure.

Check out the Michigan Ticks Toolkit for tick-related social media messages, graphics and printable materials (e.g., fact sheets, identification card, poster). The materials are designed to make sharing tick information easy! The resources can be freely used by anyone, including state and local organizations to share tick information in your communities.

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the U.S. and cases are increasing in Michigan. Only blacklegged ticks transmit the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. To learn more about Lyme disease and other emerging zoonotic and infectious diseases, visit MDHHS Emerging Diseases.

Climate Change

Changes to the climate, such as milder winters and longer, hotter summers contribute to a longer and more active tick season. Climate change may affect human and animal health in serious ways through the spread of existing and new diseases. Helping to reduce climate change and adapt to its impacts will help improve health.

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