Foliage, Football, and Ticks   As we move into the cooler, fall months many of us forget that Fall tick season is about to start.   Monthly tick reports show seasonal trends in reported [...]

Lone Star Tick: An In-Depth Guide The Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum) has become a growing concern in recent years due to its expanding range and potential to transmit diseases. This [...]

Thankful For Turkeys – They Can Eat a Lot of Ticks Happy Thanksgiving! As people sit down for Thanksgiving dinner many will say how much they are thankful for the food on their table. For [...]

The Importance of Fall Clean-Ups It’s that time of year again. The leaves are turning; many having already hit the ground, and if you’re anything like the rest of us, you’ve probably [...]

Winter is Coming!…and Deer Ticks Know It There is no doubt in the minds of New Englanders when fall inevitably arrives.  A rush of dry, cool air; a burst of color upon the trees; and [...]

A New Threat to Mass’ Dairy and Livestock Industries…TICKS! The Asian Longhorned Tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) first appeared in the U.S. just one year ago in New Jersey has caused [...]

Tick Activity on Cape Cod by Season   Cape Cod is a beautiful place to call home, as well as a destination for people from all over the world. Unfortunately, tick-borne illnesses are a risk [...]

Natural Tick Prevention: Tips For Reducing Tick Habitat in Your Yard   Tick prevention starts with awareness. Your yard can make a great home for several species of ticks. Deer ticks, and [...]

Are Ticks Active in Cold Weather? In short: yes; ticks survive cold weather and can be active. They hide under leaf litter and other brush for protection and reemerge as soon as conditions [...]

Don’t Fall for a Tick Trick As the weather gets cooler, we grab our hiking boots and apple picking baskets and enjoy the New England terrain. While many people think tick season ends with the [...]