Tick Talk

Ticks have become prevalent in the Northeast beginning in early Spring up until the snow flies. There are many different species– only a few transmit disease to animals and people often presenting as Lyme disease.

To protect yourself and your pets, make sure to educate yourself at NCFL’s Tick Talk program with Master Gardener Volunteer Nancy Winch on the different species of ticks and the various bacterial infections they transmit. Learn about the different species of ticks present in our area, how to identify them, remove them and dispose of them.

In addition, understand how to safeguard yourself from them and if bitten how to identify or manage the early stage of potential disease. Early identification is best to avoid long-term sequelae of tick-related illnesses.

In collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension Columbia and Greene Counties with thanks to the Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation for funding.