Ticks on the Prowl

It's summer... it's hot..... it's North Carolina. That means ticks are
abundant in many areas and there is an equally abundant concern
about tick-borne illnesses. In North Carolina, we had more the 466
confirmed cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and at least 14
confirmed cases of Lyme Disease (these statistics include Jan-Oct
of 2006).

What we also know is that there are no magic fixes to tick problems
but there are measures (both chemical and non-chemical) that people can use to reduce tick infestations around their property and to protect themselves and their family. Check the following article to view more information: Ticks on the Prowl





For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.