Fall yard work, leaf peeping through the Hudson Valley, football games, and afternoons at the park all create opportunities for tick exposure. School may be back in session, but kids are still outside for recess, after-school sports, and weekend adventures. Tick season doesn't end when summer vacation does.
As temperatures begin to cool, ticks remain active, continuing to pose a risk to families and pets. While many people think tick season ends with summer, adult black-legged ticks, commonly known as deer ticks, are especially active in the fall and can remain active throughout the winter whenever temperatures rise above freezing.
In fact, New York accounts for roughly 19% of all reported Lyme disease cases in the United States, making fall tick awareness especially important for those of us who love spending our autumn days outdoors.
Why Fall Remains Risky
Fall brings a major surge in adult deer tick activity as they search for a host before winter. These ticks can transmit Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, making it just as important to protect yourself now as it was during the summer months.
Why No-Bite-Me™ Works
Ticks rely heavily on their sense of smell to locate a host. They're especially sensitive to strong plant aromas like lemongrass, spearmint, and rosemary. The powerful scent of these essential oils overwhelms their sensory receptors, making it more difficult for ticks to detect and latch onto people and pets.
Whether you're raking leaves, hiking your favorite trail, cheering from the sidelines, or simply enjoying a crisp autumn afternoon, staying proactive with tick protection can help you enjoy the season with greater peace of mind.
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