‘Aggressive’ Tick Species Is Expanding Its Reach In NJ
By Tom Davis, Patch Staff A newly released report says the tick bites humans and carries diseases. It’s expanded its reach in NJ, and not just during the summer. NEW JERSEY — The lone star tick, an aggressive pest that carries several human …
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 …