FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It is peak tick season, and with warmer temperatures on the upswing, so are tick populations across the U.S. Ticks are dangerous pests that can transmit disease-causing pathogens at alarming rates. It’s no surprise that 1 in 4 Americans (25%) are concerned about tick bites and tick-borne diseases, according to a recent NPMA survey conducted by The Harris Poll..

弗吉尼亚州费尔法克斯（商业新闻）——现在是蜱虫的旺季，气温正在上升，美国各地的蜱虫种群也在上升。蜱虫是危险的害虫，可以以惊人的速度传播致病病原体。哈里斯民意测验最近进行的NPMA调查显示，四分之一的美国人（25%）担心蜱叮咬和蜱传疾病，这并不奇怪。。

“With people heading outdoors this season, it’s important to be vigilant as tick-borne pathogens can be transmitted into a person’s bloodstream in as little as 36 hours after the initial bite,” said Dr. Jim Fredericks, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).

美国国家害虫管理协会（NPMA）公共事务高级副主席吉姆·弗雷德里克（JimFredericks）博士说：“这个季节人们都在户外活动，因此要保持警惕，因为蜱传病原体可能在初次叮咬后36小时内传播到人的血液中。”。

As such, NPMA is raising awareness about the threats ticks present to humans and pets during Tick Awareness Week, May 5 – 11, 2024..

因此，在2024年5月5日至11日的蜱意识周期间，NPMA正在提高人们对蜱对人类和宠物的威胁的认识。。

May is also Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a common vector-borne disease that nearly half a million Americans are diagnosed and treated for each year, according to the CDC. Fortunately, NPMA’s survey revealed that nearly half of Americans (46%) are aware that ticks can spread different diseases, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, to humans through their bites.

5月也是莱姆病宣传月，据疾病预防控制中心称，莱姆病是一种常见的媒介传播疾病，每年有近50万美国人被诊断和治疗。幸运的是，NPMA的调查显示，近一半的美国人（46%）意识到蜱可以通过叮咬向人类传播不同的疾病，如莱姆病和落基山斑疹热。

However, only 26% of Americans follow prevention techniques when entering tick-infested areas..

然而，只有26%的美国人在进入蜱虫感染地区时遵循预防技术。。

To increase consumer awareness, NPMA is sharing prevention tips for tick season:

为了提高消费者的意识，NPMA正在分享蜱虫季节的预防技巧：

When outdoors, use bug spray containing at least 20% DEET and wear long-sleeved shirts and pants, preferably light in color, so ticks are easier to detect.

在户外，使用含有至少20%避蚊胺的杀虫剂，并穿长袖衬衫和裤子，最好是浅色的，这样蜱虫更容易被发现。

Keep grass cut low, including around fences, sheds and trees, to prevent ticks from hiding in the greenery.

把草砍得很低，包括篱笆、棚屋和树木周围，以防止蜱虫藏匿在绿叶中。

Before heading indoors, inspect your entire body, clothing, family and pets for ticks.

在进入室内之前，检查你的全身、衣服、家人和宠物是否有蜱虫。

Clear overgrown vegetation, especially around the border of your property, to eliminate potential tick habitats.

清除杂草丛生的植被，特别是在你的财产边界附近，以消除潜在的蜱类栖息地。

If you suspect a tick infestation, contact a qualified pest control professional immediately.

如果您怀疑蜱虫感染，请立即联系合格的害虫防治专业人员。

“Encounters with ticks are increasingly frequent nationwide, underscoring the importance of safeguarding yourself, your family, pets, and property from this troublesome pest,” added Dr. Fredericks. For more information on ticks, visit TickTalk.org and PestWorld.org.

弗雷德里克博士补充道：“在全国范围内，蜱虫的遭遇越来越频繁，这突显了保护自己、家人、宠物和财产免受这种麻烦害虫侵害的重要性。”。有关蜱的更多信息，请访问TickTalk.org和PestWorld.org。

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Survey Methodology

调查方法

This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of NPMA between April 2-4, 2024, among 2,061 U.S adults ages 18+. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level.

这项调查于2024年4月2日至4日由哈里斯民意测验代表NPMA在美国进行，调查对象是2061名18岁以上的美国成年人。哈里斯在线民意测验的抽样精度是通过使用贝叶斯可信区间来衡量的。对于这项研究，使用95%的置信水平，样本数据准确到+/-2.5个百分点以内。

For complete survey methodology, please contact NPMATeam@vaultcommunications.com..

有关完整的调查方法，请联系NPMATeam@vaultcommunications.com..

About the National Pest Management Association

关于国家害虫管理协会

The NPMA, a non-profit organization with more than 5,500 members, was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry's commitment to the protection of public health, food and property from the diseases and dangers of pests. For more information, visit PestWorld.org or follow @PestWorld on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, TikTok and YouTube..

NPMA是一个拥有5500多名成员的非营利组织，成立于1933年，旨在支持害虫管理行业致力于保护公众健康、食品和财产免受害虫的疾病和危险。有关更多信息，请访问PestWorld.org或在Facebook、Twitter、Pinterest、TikTok和YouTube上关注@PestWorld。。