Leaf blowing and tick habitat

A recent study showed that when leaves where raked or blown along forest margins, blacklegged tick nymph populations tripled compared to areas where leaves were not artificially accumulated. (There was no observed impact on lone star ticks.) Make sure you protect yourself near these areas. You also might wan to recommend tick treatments to clients who have areas like this. http://blogs.cornell.edu/nysipm/2020/10/12/the-leaves-are-falling-manage-wisely-for-ticks/