Ticks and Tick-borne Disease – Information for Residents
Diseases Transmitted by Ticks in New Jersey While Lyme disease (transmitted by blacklegged ticks) is the most common and well-known, there are several other diseases of concern: Anaplasmosis (blacklegged ticks) Babesiosis (blacklegged ticks) Ehrlichiosis (lone star ticks) Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (American dog ticks) Powassan virus (blacklegged ticks, woodchuck …
Tick bites surge in N.J. New plans aim to combat them
New Jersey has a tick problem. The state has recorded 1,095 tick-related emergency room visits this year, according to Department of Health data. It is on pace to see the most tick-related ER visits in at least four years after just 1,312 were …
Ticks in NJ and The Diseases They Carry
In New Jersey, various tick species pose health risks due to their potential to transmit diseases. Two prominent types are the black-legged tick (deer tick) and the lone star tick. 1. **Black-legged Tick (Deer Tick):** – *Ixodes scapularis*, commonly known as the …
Ticks in New Jersey – what you need to know to help protect your family
Ticks are small creatures and are related to spiders in the arachnid group. They have 3 life stages, larva, nymph, and adult. In each of these stages, the tick must feed on blood in order to grow into the next stage in …
Tick Diseases and your Pets in New Jersey
Not only can ticks spread diseases to humans, but they can also spread diseases to your beloved pets in New Jersey. Here are some of the diseases that ticks can cause in your pets. Babesiosis is spread by the Brown Dog Tick. …
Tick Season in New Jersey
Ticks are prominent in New Jersey. The three most common ticks are all found in New Jersey. The three most common ticks are Blacklegged Tick or Deer Tick, Lone Star Tick, and American Dog Tick. The most common tick-borne diseases in New …
Why I Should Continue My Tick Control Services During The Winter
Ticks can survive during New Jersey winters. Learn why it’s important to continue mosquito and tick control services even as it gets colder. In New Jersey, winter brings with it relief from many pests and bugs. But what many residents aren’t aware …
Tips to Reduce Chances of Tick-borne Disease
Did you know that some ticks carry pathogens that can cause human disease, such as Lyme Disease, Babesiosis, and Ehrlichiosis? According to the CDC there are things you can do to help reduce your chances of getting a tickborne disease: Check your …
Are You A Home Owner? Here Are Some Tips to Reduce Ticks in Your Yard
Did you know that ticks live in high grass, brush, leaf littered/pine needles and wooded areas? So when spending time outside walking your dog, camping, or gardening, you could come in close contact with ticks. According to the CDC there are things …
When to Spray for Ticks in Your Yard
Warm weather is right around the corner and with warmer weather comes more time spent outdoors. More time spent outdoors means the higher your chances are of coming into contact with mosquitoes and ticks, especially in central New Jersey. Bug sprays and …
- 1
- 2
Lastest Posts
