Tick season expected to be hazardous in northeast US: experts

Tick season expected to be hazardous in northeast US: experts

NEW YORK (PIX11) – This year’s tick season in New York State is expected to be dangerous, experts are warning. Emergency room visits for ticks are the highest in the northeast this year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More Local News The risk of ticks is high across all of New York this year except in the Adirondack region, according to the state's Department of Health. The Hudson Valley has a tick r…

Tick Season Expected to Be the Worst Yet, Says Upstate Expert

Tick season expected to be the worst yet, says Upstate expert

Lansing: If you're looking to enjoy nature this season, beware of various annoying and potentially dangerous insects, including ticks. The Great Lakes State is home to more than 20 species of these parasitic arachnids, some of which can transmit serious diseases to humans and pets alike. In addition to mosquitoes, which can transmit dangerous viruses such as West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), ticks in Michigan are typically active …

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