Summer means more time outside enjoying New Jersey’s parks, trails, yards and wooded areas. Unfortunately, it also means a greater chance of encountering ticks. Ticks are especially common during the warmer months, although they may remain active throughout the year when temperatures are mild. Some ticks can carry illnesses, including Lyme disease, making prompt removal and careful symptom monitoring important. Finding a tick can be unsettling, but it does not automatically mean you have ...