# Southern Seven Health warns of rising numbers of Lone Star ticks

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-15 00:07 UTC · Category: Health

## Executive Summary
Public health agencies in Illinois and surrounding regions are reporting an increase in tick activity and urging residents to take preventative measures.

## Intelligence Brief
Public health officials, including the Southern Seven Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health, have issued warnings regarding rising populations of ticks, specifically identifying the Lone Star and Black Legged varieties. These reports coincide with observations that tick season appears to be extending in duration across the region.


Coverage from outlets such as WLDS, The State Journal-Register, STLPR, MyStateline, WSEI, wfiwradio.com, and the West Kentucky Star emphasizes the importance of safety precautions. Reports highlight recent encounters in state parks and underscore regional efforts to inform the public on how to avoid tick-borne risks.


Future developments depend on public adherence to health guidance and ongoing monitoring of tick prevalence by state authorities. Coverage does not yet specify the long-term impact of the current surge on public health outcomes.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| WLDS | Black Legged and Lone Star Ticks threaten Morgan County | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE9ES29QRHl6aTVQU3NMMkgycWthUXVMLUdhRzEwWkM2MmpaS1g3bnB1Z0k1SlVmQmhjMENmQmZhUkVWTDZsMjUyVGJ0VE5MWUZfQmZvdjZpeUZud3BhMDY1YVJzM1lHSjNvOTkzd19CWmRrMVZadGtDeHpnM0x0UQ?oc=5) |
| The State Journal-Register | Tick season is getting longer in Illinois, officials say | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxNSElmOFBCOTBKZTZHd01VUmNnYS1DLXdZOHhKVWw4NXh1UlhqMzR0U0JkclkxUi1ianR6UjNIYnZiejR0a1lSZ0pJMVdNYjRJc041WGlnckxEUE9rUmk3RC1sUi1halk2OEZCRndoNlU5bXNtcnliS2M0TFNaSTVxaHdYQnI2VEdkM0szZzl6WFZScVFWLVZKYzE2WUJqUGhfSkRlNFMxLWN2Q3FyVUNnYlAwaw?oc=5) |
| STLPR | Ick…A tick! How to keep yourself safe as Missouri and Illinois face a nasty tick season | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxNc0tBbmV1TXhNRjBpZGVncThUcGpKeDlsMUxuY3BLWkRZemFsUWxEd09felNMMHVhY2xoMUJlZElBY2U0U21NSF83WTA4cFZaR1FGR3c1OUxjOGNyUVpqT3p2T0FQUlNySUF6XzZvS1NZd0dMbFdJWnU4MDJrMEJuRVVuYUFQWi1ucmdjcWlKRklTNGVh?oc=5) |
| Upper Michigan's Source | ‘We were in shock’: Family finds dozens of ticks on them and their dog after trip to state park | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwwFBVV95cUxPbEVZLXdBY2FBUHMwWXVkZEpzQTFKTThwWVd5SXFYaVJPbFlpcEpKcnU1Q0ZkZ1RoMndWek1uQlFYaU1faDZXNlJpNUkxT0xrcTYzTlN4YkZxZ1JUX0EyRGZDZWxiYTlheUktSDM1QWdwSXBCS3hvUkhkLUpUellEb0VGeFFzN3JaXzdnX0hlbXdlQkp4aml3R1pQcTk2aExIakU0ZEJocmQ2cEJkYU1fX2xFUlMzLUE5OVI5bFJOeFBoQVnSAdcBQVVfeXFMTUxPa0lVdGg2dzVPcGFiY1pBSW1FZHdLV3lLemREbG9heHo2elZjNnByaUN5cDlNb3RLRzZ0a0RXR0R6T2NDUnp5RlFqQXMwRHNtOHRIbnI3bFRfdjZTYksxTm9XbW0tU0N2SFh6dzdGTHVKTXBhRDlLZV9qREZyV0RIUlJqanRwQ29rRGRyRzF) |
| MyStateline | Illinois public health officials warn of increasing tick activity in summer | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE9LREEyN0ViNl9fODljVDBqMUtQaGwwc3hSVkNybFI1UDBrbjBISGZFa2hPQkVRRktJMEsxMFdaekpfTDZTY0Exd0VXMFpESVYyZk0tYkJmWHR4RHlDLXlNUnlsQTRpRnFNR3NXQ25rV2jSAXZBVV95cUxNZTRBajh2SWF0U2dyRnRDNFBoRV9RWGFkZ1d6djFJanZpMFJwcXZCQ0l2V1lXQnA3Mm9sX0hGSzdJWXpTZE9Lc3dndkFWMk5fRExLaEhBNXhwZmk1bUVSRVNaQUpWSjU4M1JHTEhBMFNBXzZORFBR?oc=5) |
| WSEI 92.9 FM | Freedom 92.9 | Olney, Illinois | TICKS QUICKLY SPREADING THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidkFVX3lxTFBkbUp6VHB2d2kyWDMwS0JsZ0NOM2VnaG1oT1NUUXk4SWdON2FOb3B5NUp1QjV4eXkwOGpXWVpfWFdDdWYyR1ZvcmRLd3NkTGJfd0NBUkV3OE95VVNDSGc4WjY2TUxQOElvaG1QcDBxOTJGS005dHc?oc=5) |
| wfiwradio.com | IDPH Reminds the Public to “Fight the Bite” | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxNUUNoNWhwSkJzMFluRTE4VS1PZkcxOTRscVRsanNXTW5zMVNIVlJyZDRNeUhNbTRRbGxQUndtWGZVYVEtTFhYU21CQ1ZOMFI3TnIxMEJ3MzFCM1FkRTdvOGZoRUUzTzJHSEFRVXFkWDBBRzBkVFk2RDh2NWFWNHBqRENrSjIwdw?oc=5) |
| West Kentucky Star | Southern Seven Health warns of rising numbers of Lone Star ticks | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNTTIxX3N1Y2dqWkJONy11MUgyajA2ejJ1M2diRlBBTERwU0NMZlBMZUJSV0dZblBpb1ZVbVhRNlZ2OTNuLW11RDAyYzVjVUpBOTZya05tOW9xNGwzeENyYWVyb3RfVENLdmtGTWJlUWc2aFJza1NrOVRYWXdlenpVbDk5TzRhNzY2X0xCa1lEaG1ZSHh0VjRnN0lUemxYbnhWa3gyYzJR?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-06-15/southern-seven-health-warns-of-rising-numbers-of-lone-star-ticks*