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Mosquitoes & Ticks

MOSQUITOES
There are often two viruses associated with mosquitoes in Massachusetts: West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE or "Triple E"). These viruses can cause illness ranging from mild fever to more serious disease like encephalitis or meningitis. Mosquitoes also can carry other diseases, especially in other parts of the world, including Zika virus and Dengue fever. That is why it is important to protect yourself at all times from bites.

The City of Newburyport has a contract with Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control & Wetlands Management District (NEMMC) for mosquito monitoring (breeding grounds/standing water/catch basins) and spraying. If you would like to request an exclusion from wide area pesticide applications, please click here for instructions. 

To ensure your safety, please follow these simple prevention methods:
EEE Prevention

Stay up to date on the latest trends and data in the Commonwealth by visiting mass.gov/mosquito-borne-diseases.

TICKS

Prevent Lyme Disease -- Keep the Ticks Away!

 

  • Wear light-colored long sleeves, pants, and socks so it is easier to spot ticks.
  • Tuck your pants into your socks.
  • Wear a hat and keep long hair pulled back.
  • Stay on designated trails when hiking.
  • Check yourself for ticks when you are done with your outdoor activities. 
Tick Identification Card

Want to treat your clothes to protect you from ticks & mosquitos? Click here to learn more! 

Need to identify a tick for free? Click here for a tick spotter guide!

Want to check to see if a tick carries disease? Click here to send it to the lab at UMass!

For more information ticks, check out the University of Rhode Island Tick Encounter Website.


Want to learn how to remove a tick? Watch this video for tips: