At a glance: The Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) is expanding in the U.S. First detected in New Jersey in 2017, it’s now confirmed in 20+ states and still spreading—raising...
The short answer: tick season doesn’t end with summer. If it’s ~40°F or warmer, ticks can stay active, especially in leaf litter and brush. Keep checks and quick brush-offs part...
Don’t Drop Your Guard: Why Tick Checks Still Matter in Late September and October Short version: Adult blacklegged ticks ramp up in October and stay active on any mild day....
Do You Really Need Chemical Tick Repellents? A balanced guide for families with kids and pets Short version: EPA-registered repellents can help reduce bites when used correctly. They aren’t perfect,...
Hunting Season & Ticks: A September Field Guide for Deer Camps and Dog Handlers Short version: Early hunts mean leaf litter, tall grass, and brushy edges where ticks thrive. Layer...
Fall & Ticks: What Families Need to Know Short version: Cooler weather doesn’t switch off ticks. Leaf piles, trail edges, and backyard brush stay active zones into late fall. Make...
At-a-glance: Schoolyards, sports fields, and after-school hangouts can expose kids to ticks. Do a fast brush-down before they come inside, check common “tick hot spots,” and remove attached ticks with...
Babesiosis, a tick-borne illness often compared to malaria, is rising in Maryland due to warming climates and tick expansion. Learn how to spot symptoms, get diagnosed, and stay protected this...
Summer Adventures Shouldn’t Come with a Side of Tick-Borne Illnesses Warm weather, long hikes, and campfire nights are what summer memories are made of—but they also bring an increased risk...
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?...
The nostalgic tune of the neighborhood ice cream truck, the familiar flip-flop shuffle of your family racing to be first in line, sun-kissed skin and freckled faces, and the unmistakable...
TiCK MiTT in one hand, leash in the other—you and your pup are ready to take on the summer. With tick season in full swing, it’s natural to feel a...
