Watch Out, Asian Longhorned Ticks are Spreading in New Jersey

It’s that time of year again — high grass and warmer days mean it’s prime tick season. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe.

It’s springtime, it’s almost summer in New Jersey. That means we are outside a lot more and and more of a chance to get one of these annoying little “things” on us and our dogs. Please always check yourself and your pet.

Discover the latest tick threat in New Jersey – the Asian longhorned tick! Learn how to identify, prevent, and report sightings to protect your family.

I’m incredibly scared of ticks, it’s probably why I’m not a hiker.

Ticks are all over New Jersey. It doesn’t matter if you live at the shore or in the woods, ticks are everywhere.

Ticks are usually found in high grass, shrubs, and weeds. Ticks need something to climb on.

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