Ticks In Christmas Trees

Unusually high fall temperatures in the northeastern united states have let blacklegged ticks ixodes scapularis also known as deer ticks remain active later into december than usual.

Ticks in christmas trees. Unusually high fall temperatures in the northeastern united states have let blacklegged ticks ixodes scapularis also known as deer ticks remain active later into december than usual. Ticks are not usually a problem on cut christmas trees but they could show up on more trees this year because of warmer weather in the northeast. They dehydrate too easily so they stay closer to the moist ground. New york state health officials say adult deer ticks have beeen active and will continue to be active until temperatures stay below 40 degrees for some time.

Real christmas trees are grown on farms just like any other agricultural crop. They also provide homes for bird habitat insects and wildlife. This means that a visit to a christmas tree farm could bring an unexpected encounter with a bloodsucking hitchhiker. Shake out your tree before you take it home and put clothes in the dryer when you take them off.

There are three important things to note though when talking about tick eggs in christmas trees. The canadian lyme disease foundation says it s possible to bring ticks home on christmas trees but not common. And if they hitch a ride on your christmas. However they are probably hanging out there for the winter to wait until the warmer months so when you bring a tree into your home and place it in some warmth and comfort ticks could be tricked into thinking that the spring has arrived early.

Read more about the environmental benefits of real christmas trees. The first is that deer ticks lay eggs in may a time that is demonstrably not christmas. New york state health officials say adult deer ticks have beeen active and will continue to be active until temperatures stay below 40 degrees for awhile. Even though ticks may not be spending time in your christmas tree they re still out there even in the winter.

But they can lay dormant in piles of leaves and survive the winter. And if they hitch a ride on your christmas tree they could be active in your living room. Ticks don t live in trees and they don t lay eggs in trees. Vancouver news 1130 following a recent case in alberta of a tick found in a christmas tree that was privately cut down the canadian lyme disease foundation is warning people to be careful this holiday season.

Christmas tree farms beautify the landscape prevent soil erosion and preserve open space.