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County sampling finds lone star nymphs at roughly five times the density of deer-tick nymphs. Further, most reported alpha-gal cases outside New York City occur in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. While, adults peak in spring and mostly subside by the end of July, nymphs persist later and larvae peak in late summer. Those tiny larvae are difficult to see and their bites can be mistaken for chigger bites. In general, ticks can remain active whenever temperatures are above about 40°F. 

The lone star tick can transmit ehrlichiosis with flu-like symptoms and other
infections, and its bite is associated with alpha-gal syndrome, the potentially serious allergy to red meat and other mammalian products. Gardeners should continue tick precautions now rather than assuming tick season is over.

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