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Mosquito and Tick Bite Prevention

May 22, 2026

Mosquito and tick season has officially begun in Summit County and Summit County Public Health would like to remind residents to take every precaution to eliminate the risk of mosquito bites that can carry diseases, such as West Nile virus, and tick bites which can transmit Lyme and other diseases. According to the Ohio Department of Health, mosquitoes are most active from May through October and ticks are most active April through September.

Click here to read the entire press release with tips for preventing mosquito and tick bites.