Orange, MA

Nymphs are questing, the highest-risk stage for people. Nymphal deer ticks peak in late spring and summer. They're the size of a poppy seed, easy to miss, and cause most Lyme transmission.

Orange is 78% natural land cover (73% forest, plus open and brushy areas) across its 35.06 sq mi. Deer ticks live in wooded areas, along trail edges, and in tall grass. The more of that a town has, the more places ticks can quest.

Yes. Nymphs are questing, the highest-risk stage for people. In Orange, today's risk reads high (80/100). Conditions strongly favor tick activity. Cover up, use repellent, and check carefully, including kids and pets.