Ticks and Fall

by | Oct 20, 2016 | Tips

Now that summer has wound down and temperatures have dropped, you can spend time in the Westchester County’s beautiful outdoors without worrying about ticks, right?  Wrong!  Today we’re going to discuss ticks and fall! Fall is actually a very active time...

Lyme Disease and Borrelia Mayonii

by | Mar 3, 2016 | Featured Articles, Tips

Lyme disease is enough to scare people into tick-repellent and caution against hiking in the woods unprotected, but scientists have just discovered a new bacterium which causes Lyme Disease. Scientists from Rochester, Minnesota’s Mayo Clinic have reported a new...

5 Tick Safety Tips Everyone Should Know

by | Dec 24, 2015 | Featured Articles, Tips

The window for tick bites has been extended this year due to November and December 2015 having been unusually warm and damp.  Enjoy the weather outdoors in Westchester County while staying safe with these 5 safety tips everyone should know!  Tick repellent clothing is...

Preventing Ticks with Tick Sprays

by | May 14, 2015 | Featured Articles, Tips

The single most effective way to reduce blacklegged (deer) ticks in your yard is by insecticide applications that are applied mainly to the yard perimeter, shady perennial beds or along trails and paths in woods. – TickEncounter.org Westchester Tree Life wants...