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Fordham Tick Risk Index is Now At Its Highest Level, 10 Out Of 10

Last updated: June 28, 2025 5:55 pm
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Ticks are becoming a growing concern in the United States, with their populations increasing and spreading further. The Fordham University Tri-State Tick Risk Index recently reached a 10 out of 10, indicating a high level of tick activity in the tri-state area. This means that outdoor activities, such as hiking, are not recommended due to the risk of tick bites.

Researchers at the Louis Calder Center, Fordham University’s Biological Field Station, update the Fordham Tick Index weekly based on measurements of tick nymphs and full-grown ticks in sample areas. Different parts of the tri-state area may have varying levels of tick activity, with scores ranging from one to 10. A score of four to six is considered moderate, while a score of one to three is low.

Ticks can carry various diseases, making them a serious health threat. Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Powassan virus disease are just a few of the illnesses that ticks can transmit to humans. Climate change is contributing to the increase in tick activity, as warmer temperatures allow ticks to remain active for longer periods throughout the year.

To prevent tick bites, it is important to avoid wooded, brushy, and grassy areas where ticks are commonly found. Wearing protective clothing, using insect repellents with DEET or picaridin, and conducting regular tick checks are essential preventive measures. However, the U.S. lacks a comprehensive strategy to address the growing tick problem and the impact of climate change on tick populations.

As the tick problem continues to worsen, urgent action is needed to develop an organized plan to effectively manage tick populations and mitigate the risks associated with tick-borne diseases. Failure to address these issues promptly will only make them more challenging to solve in the future. It’s time to take action before the tick population becomes an even greater threat to public health.

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