Tick Season Starts Now in NY, and 2026 Could Be Brutal
Did you think that the brutal cold this winter killed off all the ticks? Think again. Experts say 2026 could be a heavy tick season across New York.
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All New Yorkers Encouraged to Do This Daily 'Check'
If you live in Upstate New York, officials are asking that you start doing this "check" every day because it could save you from getting extremely ill.
8 Types of Ticks You'll Find Biting in New York This Season
It's tick season in New York. There are 8 types of ticks you'll find biting in the Empire State.
Beware, Ticks Still Biting Across the Hudson Valley
It might be January, but ticks are still prevalent across the Mid-Hudson region.
Can a Dryer Sheet Be Used to Remove Ticks After a Hike?
Dry sheets are rumored to be an effective way of taking ticks off your clothes. Here's what I found out.
Surge in Tick Population Predicted for the Hudson Valley
There is one thing about the warm weather in the Hudson Valley that I’m not too fond of. Ticks.
What I Want to do in My Yard but Won't
I miss a lot of things that I use to do as a kid that were fun but I definitely miss one thing the most.
Study Shows a Third of New York Ticks Carry a Disease
The only good thing about this news is it's coming in the heart of winter.
Learn Lyme Disease Prevention in The Hudson Valley
The Pleasant Valley Library is holding a session to help inform community members about myths behind Lyme's Disease and prevention. The event will be hosted by Dr. Alison Kaufman, a health advisor for the CDC.
Tick Borne Disease Program in Dutchess County
Dutchess County is working to prevent an increase in tick borne illnesses by offering a free program for Hudson Valley residents.