May 1, 2002
To: Springhill Valley Homeowners
From: Springhill Valley Association
RE: Ticks in Springhill Valley
The purpose of this notice is to inform homeowners about ticks in the Springhill Valley. Recently, the Springhill Valley Association was contacted by the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District (CCMVCD) with following information:
A sample of 23 ticks was collected in the Springhill Valley and tested for Lyme Disease; from the sample, three of the ticks tested positive for Lyme Disease.
The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District advised the Springhill Valley Association their findings should not cause alarm among homeowners; rather these findings should be used to increase tick awareness and education. We encourage you to visit CCMVCD’s website at: www.ccmvcd.dst.ca.us for more information.
Additional tips from CCMVCD:
· Keep vegetation in your yard down, including leaf litter. Leaf litter provides a good habitat for ticks
· Clip grass regularly; ticks cannot survive in a humid environment
· Stay away from brush when hiking
· Check for ticks during and after hikes, especially when hiking in remote areas (i.e. Briones Park)
· CCMVCD conducts tick and Lyme Disease testing, see attached flyer or visit their website for additional information
Remember the Springhill Valley Association is available for your neighborhood questions and/or concerns; visit our website at www.springhillvalley.com or refer to the Springhill Valley Association Directory for a complete listing of Board Member names and telephone numbers.
