Tick season is back in Staten Island, New York, where ticks, particularly black-legged ticks, can remain active even in winter. These arachnids feed on blood from various hosts including deer and rodents, increasing the risk of Lyme disease for residents. Despite hopes that winter's cold would reduce their population, entomologists predict a challenging spring and summer for tick encounters. Experts emphasize the importance of ongoing precautions to avoid tick bites as the ticks are well-adapted to cold weather and active during warmer winter days.
Ticks are arachnids closely related to mites and spiders, and they feed on the blood of deer, small rodents, pets, and people for energy.
On any day with a temperature above 37 degrees, the black-legged tick will be active. In fact, it's the only one that remains active during winter months.
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