The Pike County Tick Borne Diseases Task Force recently received a gift of 100 tick keys from the Hemlock Farms Conservancy.

The tick keys are used for easy tick removal, and are safe for adults, children and pets. They are available to the public, while supplies last, through several county locations--

-- Community Planning, 837 Route 6, Unit 3, in Shohola

-- Pike County Conservation District, 556 Route 402, in Blooming Grove

-- Treasurer’s Office, 506 Broad Street, in Milford

A $5 donation is requested. Proceeds will benefit the Task Force, which is focused on decreasing the number of tick borne illnesses by building community awareness through education, support, and advocacy.

“The Pike County Board of Commissioners along with the Pike County Tick Borne Diseases Task Force would like to extend a thank you to the Hemlock Farms Conservancy for their gracious donation of Tick Keys,” said Commissioner Chairman Matthew Osterberg. “These will fund our continuing efforts in education, prevention, and support for Pike County residents to bring awareness to tick borne diseases.”

The Hemlock Farms Conservancy is a nonprofit organization with a mission is to protect, preserve, conserve and sustain the water, air, land, forest, wildlife, and other natural resources of Hemlock Farms and its environs in partnership with Hemlock Farms Community Association members.

For more information, visit the Tick Borne Diseases Task Force webpage.  Questions should be directed to Brian Snyder by sending email to: bsnyder@pikepa.org or calling 570-296-3569.

[Posted: Dec. 10, 2018]

12/17/2018