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Ticks

Ticks and tick-borne diseases have become a significant public health issue in New York State.

Don't get ticked

Learn about ticks so you can better protect yourself, your family, and your pets from tick-borne illness. 

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Ticks

What are ticks? 

Ticks are arachnids closely related to mites and spiders. All stages of ticks (except eggs) feed on blood for energy to grow and later reproduce. Several tick species are a human health concern in New York. 

Play Life Cycle of the Black-Legged Tick (and Lyme Disease Prevention!)

Tick related links and resources