October is no time to let your guard down against ticks. Ticks and tick-borne illnesses are surging, partly due to climate change. The increased warming allows ticks, such as the blacklegged tick which carries Lyme Disease, to expand their geographical range, stay active for a longer portion of the year, and increase population.
In Vermont, peak activity for blacklegged ticks typically occurs in May and June, but October and November are also hot for tick activity as ticks search for a host before winter. However, you can encounter blacklegged ticks year-round as long as temperatures are above freezing, according to Vermont Department of Health.
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