Ticks Arrive On Roosevelt Island, One Found on Kitchen Cabinet - UGHHHHH!

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As I write this, I find myself scratching so be advised. Blogger Roosevelt Island Dogs reports that:

Since moving to RI (almost a year ago) I have never had a problem with fleas or ticks. I have never found a flea or tick on any of my dogs and don't use anything on them such as Frontline or Advantix. That is, until last week. Last week I found a tick walking on my kitchen countertop. My best guess is that it came off of one of my dog's harnesses when I took it off and put it on the counter....

According to this 2007 NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) press release:

Tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, have been increasing among New York City residents since 2003, and the Health Department today reminded New Yorkers to protect themselves against ticks when they are outdoors this summer. The vast majority of Lyme disease cases in New York City are acquired outside of the five boroughs, in areas where the type of tick that transmits Lyme disease (Ixodes scapularis) is found. There were 307 cases of Lyme disease reported in 2006.

And from 2008 DOHMH Tick Borne Disease Health Advisory:

During the spring, summer and fall, DOHMH reminds New York City (NYC) clinicians to be on the alert for and report tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis.

Hear is how to prevent or lessen your chance of being a food source for ticks and removing them if they become embedded in your skin.

A big Ewwwww!