As you may know, Connecticut and most of the New England area is a 'hotspot' for lyme disease. Not all ticks carry lyme disease. Deer or Blacklegged ticks are the only species of tick that is known to carry lyme disease. In some parts of New England, up to 50% of adult deer ticks can carry lyme. Ticks tend to live in areas with tall grass or bushes. It is a good idea to check your child for ticks if they have spent a lot of time outside. Deer /Blacklegged ticks are small- abo