How Bad Are Ticks This Summer? Don't Ask!!

Olivia Abrams
2025-06-29T16:23:00-04:00

NYC's Tick Season Is Heating Up—But You Don’t Have to Stay Indoors

Every summer, the same headline reappears across national media:
"How Bad Are Ticks This Summer? Don’t Ask."

The truth? People are asking—and TiCK MiTT has answers.

This year, the New York Times highlighted a surge in tick activity across New York State, with the Fordham Tick Index officially redlining—indicating high risk for tick encounters.

One line from the article stands out:
“If you’re thinking of taking a hike, consider going to a movie instead.”

But here’s the thing: ticks shouldn’t make that decision for you. You deserve fresh air, not fear—and outdoor adventures can still be safe, when you take the right steps.

Why 2025 Tick Season Is Worse Than Usual

Believe it or not, it starts with acorns.

In 2023, New York saw a bumper crop of acorns, which led to a population boom in mice, deer, and squirrels—the primary hosts for ticks. That boom carried into 2024, and now, in 2025, we’re seeing the result: more ticks than ever.

And with those ticks comes an increased risk of diseases like:

Lyme disease

Babesiosis

Anaplasmosis

In 2024 alone, NYC reported:

Over 1,800 new Lyme cases

143 confirmed cases of babesiosis and anaplasmosis
(Source: NYC Health Department, NYT.com)

Although some cases were contracted outside city limits, researchers—including Columbia University’s Dr. Maria Diuk-Wasser—note that tick-borne illnesses are now being acquired locally.

Do You Need to Avoid the Outdoors This Summer?

Absolutely not.
The NYC Health Department advises taking preventive steps, like:

Performing full-body tick checks after outdoor exposure

Talking to your veterinarian about flea and tick repellents

Understanding that tick-preventive medication doesn't stop your pet from being a “tick taxi”—bringing pests into your home

How to Stay Protected with TiCK MiTT

This summer, take tick prevention into your own hands with TiCK MiTT—a reusable, chemical-free mitt made from scientifically engineered microfiber that:
✅ Removes loose ticks from clothing, skin, and pet fur
✅ Works instantly—before ticks have the chance to bite
✅ Supports your family’s safety on hikes, in parks, and even your own backyard

Forget choosing between a dark theater and a sun-soaked trail.
You shouldn’t have to miss out on summer because of tick fear.

Live boldly. Swipe safely. TiCK MiTT has your back—and your dog’s too.

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