How Bad Are The Ticks In Westchester?
We have a few tick species in New York. The worst species is arguably the deer tick (also referred to as the black-legged tick). This is the tick species that is associated with Lyme disease, which can have chronic symptoms. But Lyme disease is far from the only disease that can be transmitted by ticks, and deer ticks are far from the only ticks that can spread diseases. But how likely are you to get sick from a tick bite? Let's take a look at how ticks spread diseases and at what your chances of being exposed might be.
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Mitigating Contact With Ticks
If you have fewer ticks in your yard, you'll have fewer encounters with ticks. This will result in a lower risk of disease transmission. It will also reduce the chances that your dog or cat will pick up ticks from your yard. One of the best ways you can reduce tick populations is to limit wildlife activity in your yard. Here are a few tips:
- Use fencing material to seal voids underneath sheds, decks, porches, and other structures. This prevents harborage.
- Remove food sources that animals eat, such as seeds, nuts, acorns, fruits, vegetables, etc.
- Keep your grass trimmed and address dense vegetation in your landscaping.
- Keep your gutters in good repair and free of clogs. This reduces moisture and water sources near your home.
