The rise of the spread of the deer ticks are back on the road. Over the pass year, 2005, a total of 918 Lymes disease cases were reported at the the Minnesota Department of Health. Deer ticks are also known as black-legged tick. They carry a bacteria that causes the Lyme disease, which is an illness that can cause debilitating arthritis, for example. The deer tick also carry a bacteria that causes human anaplasmosis, which is a serious illness that usually begins with a high fever. So when you are going outdoors remember to wear protective clothings, such as wearing long sleeve shirts and pants, tucking in your pant legs into your socks. Frequently check to see if there are any ticks clinging on to your clothing or skin. Try to stay away from woody areas and bushy places. Or use tick repelling spray.