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 of is that all bugs don’t go dormant or freeze off in the winter.

Ticks can survive in cold weather. Most people spend more time indoors during this time of year, which gives them the sense that ticks are no longer a problem.

Once the spring thaw begins and you head outside, so do those dormant ticks. The best way to avoid having problems once the spring thaw begins is to continue your tick control services through the winter months.

Ticks That Survive the Winter

The deer tick does generally go dormant during the winter. But if the female didn’t get enough food before winter, she won’t go dormant because she needs good nutrition to prepare for laying eggs in the spring. If you can kill off these ticks now, they won’t have a chance to multiply come spring, which will go a long way in preventing spring tick problems.

And because these ticks are not dormant, they’re able to cause trouble during the winter as well. Whenever temperatures are above freezing, deer ticks can move around just like they do in the spring and summer, putting you and your family at risk.

These ticks carry a host of dangerous pathogens, including Lyme disease, babesiosis, and Powassan virus. All of these are extremely risky to humans.

Tips for Avoiding Ticks During the Winter

Here are some ways to still stay safe from ticks and mosquitos during the winter months.

1. Continue your tick control services throughout the winter. Or, contact a local tick control company if you’ve never used control services. It’s not too late to get started to prevent having a nasty spring and summer with these pests.
2. Wear tick repellent if you head outside or go for a hike on warmer winter days. You could still become a victim of a serious illness if you don’t protect yourself from mosquitos year-round.
3. Check for ticks after going outside in the winter when temperatures are above freezing, especially if you’re in densely wooded areas where ticks are more prevalent.

Tick Control Services in New Jersey

Garden State Mosquito and Tick provides the year-round tick prevention you need to enjoy the great outdoors. Contact our team for more information about treatments we recommend during the winter to help protect your property from issues now and when the spring thaw happens.

We offer a free consultation and assessment of your property to provide a custom quote and recommendation for controlling mosquitos and ticks all year long. Contact us for your free consultation.