Be Tick Aware This Fall
By Larry Dapsis , Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Entomologist & Deer Tick Project Coordinator
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September marks the time when we are entering the next phase of tick season ; this is when adult stage deer ticks emerge . This typically begins in mid-September but is well underway by mid-October . In our surveillance research on Cape Cod , we found that about 50 % of them pack the bacteria that causes Lyme disease .
And it ’ s not just about Lyme disease anymore . Other significant diseases deer ticks can carry are babesiosis , anaplasmosis , relapsing fever and Powassan virus . We also see a certain level of co-infection where ticks are carrying more than one pathogen .
A personal protection plan is very straightforward . When you are in tick habitat , which could be in the woods or at the edge of your backyard , wearing light-colored long pants , which make ticks easier to spot , and shoes vs . sandals is a start . When you come back indoors , be sure to do a tick check of your body and throw the clothes in the dryer for 20 minutes to kill any ticks you may have missed .
Repellents are also important … skin repellents like DEET or picaridin are effective . Avoid “ all natural ” products , as there is no testing that shows they are safe or effective . From my standpoint , the most effective tool in the box is permethrin treated clothing and footwear . It not only repels but actually kills the ticks . You can find this product at garden centers and sporting goods stores . Use the link below for a video on the ins and outs of using permethrin .
A webinar , “ The Latest on Ticks and Mosquitoes ”, is available through our friends at MLP through December 31 . It qualifies for 2 MCA safety credits . Visit mlp-mclp . org for details .
For additional resources , including the Cape Cod Cooperative Extensions ’ ten-part recorded video series on ticks and tick safety , go to :
https :// www . capecod . gov / departments / cooperative-extension / programs / ticks
Enjoy the fall weather , be tick aware , and stay tick safe .
FALL 2022 MAA NEWS 7