Ticks are an important concern for anyone living in New England. CapeCod.com has covered the tick infestation on Cape Cod in depth. As the summer heats up and you begin to enjoy the outdoors more, it’s important to be up to date with the latest information regarding ticks on the Cape. Below we list links to helpful articles and resources. Get information, learn about how to protect yourself and your pets, and what to do if you find a tick.
This article is a great starting point: Ticks on Cape Cod What You Need to Know
This article gives information on avoiding bites and what to do if you’ve found a tick: Tick Season on Cape Cod: Hot to Avoid a Bite That Could Change Your Life.
Expert Larry Dapsis an entomologist with the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension gives advice in these two articles: Small Ticks a Huge Problem on Cape and Islands
Tick Explosion Spurs Entomologist to Offer Tips on Avoiding Disease
Natural Remedies: 6 Natural Ways to Repel Fleas and Ticks
Deer Ticks on Cape Cod: Cape Cod Ticks Present a New Health Concern
How to keep pets safe: Protecting Your Pets from Fleas and Ticks
Information on the aggressive Lone Star Tick: Lone Star Ticks on the Cape are a Game Changer
By Rebecca Romo, Lifestyle Reporter CapeCod.com