Their activity will decrease when temperatures dip below freezing but they are still out there! As long as they aren't covered in snow, they are looking for hosts.
“There’s a really good correlation with our increase in temperatures in the winter months and the increase in survival [for ticks],” explained Kirby Stafford, chief scientist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and state entomologist.
Latching on to a host (pet or wild animals).
Hiding in leaf litter.
Soft shell ticks survive by building burrows or dens in the ground.
Stay under decaying vegetation.
Although the temperature in winter months reduces the likeness of being bitten by a tick, they are still out there and can be very harmful. Make your yard more enjoyable for your family by calling your local trusted tick control company. Be sure to stay on top of the easy-at-home preventative actions to keep your pets and family as safe as possible as well.
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