Union County Conservation District

05/22/2026

Proper tick removal is key to protecting you and your family. Use tweezers or a tick removal tool, pull steadily and avoid squeezing the tick for safer removal.

05/15/2026

Ever wonder how mosquitoes become the biting adults we recognize? It all starts with water. From egg to adult, mosquitoes go through 4 life stages and many can complete this cycle right in your backyard.

A flowerpot, bucket, birdbath, or clogged gutter can be all they need.
Dump, drain, and refresh standing water on your property weekly.

05/08/2026

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Knowing how to identify ticks can help protect you and your family. Blacklegged ticks (deer ticks) are the primary carriers of Lyme Disease and are often very small especially in their immature stages.

To protect you and your family,
- Learn how to identify ticks
- Check yourself after being outdoors
- Remove ticks promptly

Awareness is your first line of defense against tick-borne diseases.

05/01/2026

Ticks don’t just live in the woods, they’re waiting along edges, tall grass, and brush.

When heading outside:
- Stick to the center of trails
- Avoid brushing against vegetation
- Apply EPA approved insect repellent with DEET

Stay aware and don’t forget to do tick checks frequently! Enjoy the outdoors!

05/01/2026

04/24/2026

Tick season is here and your yard can make all the difference. Ticks thrive in shaded and moist environments like leaf litter, overgrown brush, and woodpiles.

Help protect your family by:
- Removing leaf litter and yard debris
- Trimming back brush and tall grass
- Stacking wood neatly in dry areas away from your home
- Keeping youth play areas and patios clear

Simple yard maintenance can go a long way in reducing tick exposure for you and your family.

04/17/2026

Mosquito Season is here!

To reduce mosquito habitat and protect your property:
• Dump water from buckets, tires, toys
• Clean clogged gutters
• Refresh bird baths weekly

Just a few minutes each week removing standing water can help prevent mosquitoes around your home.

04/10/2026

We love a good before & after 👀

This section of Turtle Creek in Union County was dealing with a seriously unstable streambank… trees tipping, rootballs pulling free, and soil heading downstream.

But after the Northcentral Stream Partnership got to work, things are looking better around here 💧

Stabilizing the streambank helps keep soil in place. With less sediment and pollution entering the water, the stream now supports cleaner water for drinking, recreation, and aquatic life.

🔗Learn more about the Northcentral Stream Partnership: https://npcweb.org/.../restoring-local.../restoring-streams/

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Union County Conservation District

04/10/2026

Tick season has begun in Pennsylvania. Ticks carry diseases like Lyme Disease, so it is important to take precautions when spending time outdoors.

- Use EPA approved repellent
- Wear long sleeves and light-colored clothing
- Check yourself, children, and pets after being outdoors
- Shower soon after coming inside

Stay safe and enjoy the outdoors!