BANGOR DAILY NEWS • March 20, 2025
Ticks have already emerged in some parts of Maine this month and are likely to be active throughout the spring. This winter’s temperatures were colder compared to those in recent years, which can limit tick survival in certain conditions. But that doesn’t mean the ticks, and the diseases they carry, are likely to drop off in 2025. That’s because the colder temperatures also kept snow cover on the ground, insulating the ticks and protecting them from cold weather.