Tick season begins early in Warren County as officials warn of heavy 2026 activity

Tick season begins early in Warren County as officials warn of heavy 2026 activity

Tick season is underway earlier than usual in Warren County. Researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University say mild winter conditions followed by early spring warmth have allowed ticks to emerge weeks earlier than in some past years. Dr. Saravanan Thangamani, director of the SUNY Center for Vector‑Borne Diseases, said tick submissions to his laboratory are already running well ahead of last year’s pace, a trend that typically signals increased …