Notification issued 06-02-2026 at 05:00 PM.
NYC DOHMH urges New Yorkers to prepare for tick season. New Yorkers are advised to use repellent, conduct tick checks, and take precautions.
Protective Measures:
- Wear light-colored clothing to see ticks more easily.
- Tuck pants into socks and shirts into pants to prevent ticks from attaching to your skin.
- Tie hair up or wear a hat.
- Wear gloves when gardening.
- Follow trails when hiking.
- Mow your lawn regularly.
- Check your pets for ticks every day, especially after outdoor activities.
- Use
insect repellent that is registered by the Environmental Protection Agency, containing ingredients such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
For more information, please visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/ticks.page.
