Ticks Active Early: High Disease Risk in Connecticut
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Connecticuts tick population surges, with over ten thousand collected in 2025, double the usual count. Blacklegged ticks, carriers of Lyme disease, are prevalent, along with emerging exotic types. New London County has the highest adult blacklegged tick numbers, while Litchfield leads in nymphs. Lyme bacteria rates are high, with babesiosis close behind. Lone star and longhorned ticks, new to the area, are starting to bite people. Infection rates remain stable, particularly in milder shoreline areas. Stay proactive with self-checks, protective clothing, and permethrin-treated gear as peak season approaches.
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