Orange County Residents Advised to Guard Against Tick and Mosquito Bites

Officials say prevention remains the best defense against tick- and mosquito-borne diseases during peak summer activity.

Ticks, in a file photograph. Getty Images

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y.—County Executive Steve Neuhaus warned residents about the danger of tick and mosquito bites and how to prevent them, as New York faces an intense tick season.

“Orange County is home to many beautiful outdoor destinations and recreational opportunities,” Neuhaus said in a press release. “As we enjoy the summer season, it is important that we take simple preventive measures to protect ourselves and our families from tick and mosquito bites.”