As your outdoor activities continue thruout the Summer and into the Autumn season, be mindfull that ticks are in the environment and continue to be active in December.
Take the time to learn about Ohio's tick species and how to protect yourself. You may be able to identify a tick you found using the diagram in the link below. If you believe the tick is a lone star or blacklegged tick, or if you are unable to identify the tick, you may send the tick to your local health department for identification.
http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/species-and-habitats/ticks-in-ohio