The Christmas tree in your living room likely isn't harbouring unwanted holiday visitors. But the fear that ticks are lurking among the tinsel and ornaments is real, according to Mike Keddy, president of the Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia. While Keddy said there's been less concern this season, he expects it did have an impact on the province's Christmas tree industry in 2017. Keddy, who has been working in the Christmas tree industry all his life, said he's never actually seen a blacklegged tick on a Christmas tree. Ticks still a problem in winterEven though ticks may not be spending time in your Christmas tree, they're still out there, even in the winter.

Source: CBC News December 29, 2018 09:56 UTC