Pacificus

Adult western black-legged ticks (Ixodes pacificus) are commonly found in the fall through early spring, while the tiny nymphs are most active in the spring and early summer.

Lyme disease-carrying ticks (I. pacificus) are more common in the coastal areas of B.C. Anyone who has the typical bull’s-eye target skin rash of Lyme disease, or other symptoms compatible with Lyme disease, should see their physician.