Tick SightingCommunity Report
Deer Tick Sighting Near Seth Low Pierrepont State Park, US
Date
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Location
Seth Low Pierrepont State Park
Species
Deer tick
Found On
Just spotted · 4 ticks
Notes
Dense tick population near the lake shore trail.
Report Location
View on full mapAbout Deer Tick (Black-legged Tick)
Deer Tick (Black-legged Tick)
Ixodes scapularis
High RiskThe most medically significant tick in the eastern United States. Responsible for transmitting Lyme disease, the most common vector-borne illness in the country. Very small — nymphs are the size of a poppy seed.
Known Diseases
Lyme diseaseAnaplasmosisBabesiosisPowassan virus
Habitat
Wooded areas, leaf litter, tall grass, garden edges, stone walls
Region
Eastern and upper Midwestern US
Peak Season
Nymphs: May–July. Adults: October–May (active above 40°F)
Safety Tips
- •Check skin thoroughly after being outdoors — nymphs are tiny and easy to miss
- •Removing within 24-36 hours greatly reduces Lyme transmission risk
- •Use fine-tipped tweezers and pull straight out with steady pressure
- •Save the tick in a sealed bag with date for potential testing
Tick Safety Tips
- ✓Always do a full-body tick check after spending time outdoors
- ✓Shower within 2 hours of coming inside to wash off unattached ticks
- ✓Put clothes in the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks
- ✓Use EPA-registered repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or IR3535
- ✓If a tick is attached, remove it with fine-tipped tweezers — pull straight up with steady pressure
- ✓Monitor for symptoms (rash, fever, joint pain) for 30 days after a bite