Winter Tick Control on Long Island
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Do Ticks Die During The Winter?
Do ticks die?
No. Ticks survive the winter in a variety of ways, but do
not go away just because it is cold. Depending on the species – and
stage in their life cycle – ticks survive the winter months by going
dormant or latching onto a host. Ticks
hide in the leaf litter present in the wooded or brushy areas they tend
to populate. When snow falls, it only serves to insulate the dormant
ticks, which are protected by the layer of debris. Or, in the case of
soft-shell ticks, they survive by staying underground in burrows or
dens.
Are ticks out in the winter?
It depends. Some types of ticks
can be active if the temperature is above 45 degrees Fahrenheit and the
ground is not wet or icy. The American dog tick and lone star tick are
not typically active during the fall and winter months. Blacklegged
ticks, which carry Lyme disease, remain active as long as the
temperature is above freezing. The adults look for food right around the
first frost. Additionally, the winter tick, which hatches in late
summer as temperatures begin to decrease, is active during cooler
months. This tick is typically found on moose, and sometimes deer, in
the Northeastern part of the country. These ticks are different from
other species, because they will spend their entire lives on one host.
Winter tick eggs hatch on the ground in August and September. Larvae
seek out a host between September and November. Those that find a host
will overwinter on it, holding onto its hair when they are not feeding.
Those that cannot find a host will likely die. Females will remain on a
host until the end of winter or start of spring. Then they drop into the
leaf litter, where they will lay up to 3,000 eggs before dying.
So, are there ticks in the winter? Yes, there are. Most of
them are not a threat to you or your pets, but some can be. You should
keep an eye out for ticks even when it’s cold outside. When tick season
begins, don’t get ticked off – keep your cool and call Alternative Earthcare to
discuss your options for tick control.
Alternative Earthcare 631-499-4300 for your free estimate
http://alternativeearthcare.com/insect-control/long-island-tick-control/
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