Ticks Remain a Concern In Fall

by Jennifer Smith November 08, 2018

Ticks are really a year-long problem; and homeowners, especially with pets, need to be aware of tick movement.

Ticks are plenty active in the fall season into winter, if temperatures stay above 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Ticks continue to be found in grassy and wooded areas where hikers, campers and walkers tend to be - often wandering alongside their pets.

While the white-footed mouse carries the bacterium that causes Lyme Disease, the mice usually do not get the blame for the spread of tick-borne diseases. The blame shifts to the white-tailed deer, the number one carrier of ticks in the United States and Canada.

Some ticks, including the Black-legged Tick and the Lone Star Tick are more aggressive toward humans; but the American Dog Tick prefers the blood from dogs and cats.

After outdoor activities this fall, into winter, check yourself and pets for ticks [hidden underneath fur].

Tick Disease Prevention is critical this season as more outdoor enthusiast spend time outside.

To keep tick-carrying wildlife at bay, homeowners are advised to install 7.5 to 8' feet tall deer fencing and/or pet fencing that is at least 6 feet high to protect pets from coyotes, wolves and deer.