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Aggressive, Human-Biting Lone Star Tick Becoming More Common In NY Aggressive, Human-Biting Lone Star Tick Becoming More Common In NY
Aggressive, Human-Biting Lone Star Tick Becoming More Common In NY A human-biting tick linked to a variety of diseases is rapidly expanding its reach in the Northeast. The amblyomma americanum tick, known as the lone star tick, is usually found in southern states, especially the Southwest,. The name comes from the white dot on the female's back, and is not named after Texas, where they are common. (See image above.) It's one of four types of ticks found in the region that can transmit disease to humans along with deer, dog and woodchuck ticks. The lone star tick is similar in size to the deer tick, at about one-eighth of an inch long. Already abunda…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Early Signs Indicate It Could Be A Bad Year For Ticks Early Signs Indicate It Could Be A Bad Year For Ticks
Early Signs Indicate It Could Be A Bad Year For Ticks With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and the weather warming up, health officials are warning that it might be time to prepare for an influx of ticks in the area. According to reports, the lack of late-season snow, and climate change led to more adult ticks surviving the winter, which led to more nymphal ticks and overcrowding earlier than normal. The overcrowding led to an uptick in the number of ticks spreading nationwide. With a rise in the tick population, which continues expanding, there is expected to be an increased number of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases spreading. …

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by Zak Failla
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Oh, Deer: Check Out Video Of Buck Who Stopped Here Oh, Deer: Check Out Video Of Buck Who Stopped Here
Oh, Deer: Check Out Video Of Buck Who Stopped Here An area resident got an unexpected visitor when a massive buck was caught on camera in his backyard. The buck was spotted on a surveillance camera shortly in Putnam County just before 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14 in Patterson. It stares directly into the camera for several seconds before making its way further onto the property. According to Havahart, a company that sells animal repellants, “deer can quickly decimate decorative trees, shrubs and fruit trees. These animals also make short work of vegetable gardens. Deer can also carry ticks that spread Lyme disease, a debilitating il…

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by Zak Failla
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Deadly Tick-Borne Virus Confirmed In Hudson Valley For Second Straight Year Deadly Tick-Borne Virus Confirmed In Hudson Valley For Second Straight Year
Deadly Tick-Borne Virus Confirmed In Hudson Valley For Second Straight Year A case of a deadly tick-borne virus has been confirmed in the Hudson Valley for the second straight year. Dutchess County health officials confirmed Tuesday that a case of the Powassan virus, a rare but potentially serious disease, has been found in a Dutchess County resident. The individual contracted the virus in the late spring and is currently recovering at home. The precise location within the county was not released. “Although the risk of contracting any tick-borne disease peaks in June and July, ticks may be active in Dutchess County throughout the year if temperatures are above free…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Here's How To Prevent Common Summer Illnesses Here's How To Prevent Common Summer Illnesses
Here's How To Prevent Common Summer Illnesses When making the most of the warm weather this summer, Bon Secours Medical Group explains how to ensure you and your body are in peak health: Heatstroke poses a danger to athletes and people who work outdoors, and the key to prevention is staying hydrated. “Power drinks are beneficial, but there’s nothing better than good old-fashioned water or salt tablets,” said Dr. George Cox, internal medicine physician at Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Ticks, which can cause Lyme disease, are another constant threat in this area. “Wear long trousers…

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Protect Yourself From Lyme Disease This Summer Protect Yourself From Lyme Disease This Summer
Protect Yourself From Lyme Disease This Summer Lyme disease is on the rise, especially during active tick months from May through July. That’s why it’s especially important to take the steps to protect yourself from ticks through simple precautionary measures. “It’s so important to check yourself and your family for ticks after you’ve been hiking, gardening, camping or doing other outdoor activities,” said Dr. Azfar Chak, chief of infectious diseases at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. To protect against tick bites, the CDC recommends taking the following steps:  Cover up as much as possible when hiking, gardening or doing other outdoor act…

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This Area City Ranks No. 2 Nationally For Tick Problems This Area City Ranks No. 2 Nationally For Tick Problems
This Area City Ranks No. 2 Nationally For Tick Problems Some studies indicate that as many as 300,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year. Infections from diseases transmitted by ticks, mosquitoes and fleas have tripled nationally between 2004 and 2016, according to the CDC. But where are the biggest trouble spots? TruGreen, a leading national pest control and lawn care company, analyzed its data to determine just that. Based on an analysis of customer sales and service data from January 2017 to December 2017, these cities are most bothered by ticks in the U.S.: 1. Chicago, IL 2. Hartford, CT 3. Boston, MA 4. New Mon…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tick Control Methods On Public Lands Expanding In Hudson Valley Tick Control Methods On Public Lands Expanding In Hudson Valley
Tick Control Methods On Public Lands Expanding In Hudson Valley Health officials in New York are rolling out a new plan to control tick populations in the Hudson Valley as warmer temperatures arrive in the region. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week “an aggressive Lyme and tick-borne disease control plan to control tick populations on public lands, increase public awareness and access to available data, and create a working group to participate in a Lyme disease summit this summer,” namely in the Hudson Valley, where the public is at a greater risk to tick exposure. To implement his plan, Cuomo has “directed the Department of Health, Departme…

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by Zak Failla
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Number Getting Illnesses From Ticks, Mosquitoes, Fleas Triples, CDC Says Number Getting Illnesses From Ticks, Mosquitoes, Fleas Triples, CDC Says
Number Getting Illnesses From Ticks, Mosquitoes, Fleas Triples, CDC Says With temperatures warming up, federal officials are warning area residents to be alert during Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May and through the summer. Illnesses from mosquito, tick, and flea bites have tripled nationally in the past decade, with more than 640,000 cases reported during the 13 years from 2004 through 2016, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since then, nine new germs spread by mosquitoes and ticks were discovered or introduced into the country. The recently released findings mark the CDC’s first study examining the data involving the bites of…

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by Zak Failla
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Wife Of Trump Aide Files For Divorce In Hudson Valley Wife Of Trump Aide Files For Divorce In Hudson Valley
Wife Of Trump Aide Files For Divorce In Hudson Valley The wife of Yorktown native Dan Scavino, Jr., who has faithfully served as one of President Donald Trump’s closest and most trusted aides during both Trump's campaign and administration, will be divorcing from his wife, according to multiple reports released on Monday. Jennifer Scavino filed for divorce from her husband - who serves as an assistant to the president overseeing social media - on Jan. 18 in Dutchess County, according to court records. Their latest court appearance was on March 2. The two have been married since 2000, have two sons and a home in Hopewell Junction. Scavino’s wi…

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by Zak Failla