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 …
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 …
CDC Reports: Preventing Ticks in the Yard
Create a Tick-Safe Zone Through Landscaping You can make your yard less attractive to ticks depending on how you landscape. Here are some simple landscaping techniques that can help reduce tick populations: Clear tall grasses and brush around homes and at the …
CDC Report: Preventing Ticks on Your Pets
Dogs are very susceptible to tick bites and tickborne diseases. Vaccines are not available for most of the tickborne diseases that dogs can get, and they don’t keep the dogs from bringing ticks into your home. For these reasons, it’s important to …
Lastest Posts
