Ticks & Lyme Disease

We have received reports of an abundance of ticks on the Island. When we do spend time on the Island we should all be diligent. A very simple practice is after nature walks and at the end of the day check for ticks on your person. We are not tick experts but we can provide … Read more

Mosquito Control

Some information and tips for using Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) to control mosquitos For quite a few years now the Snake Island Cottagers Association (SICA) has been implementing a program of mosquito control on the island through the application of BT in as much of the standing water as we can access to inoculate with the … Read more

Mosquito Control

It was felt that doing the larvicide even with a few individuals on the Island is better than none whatsoever. There are a few of the big areas (swamps) that should get done as they are the main breeding pools. Mosquitos by the way will apparently not transmit COVID-19 from the material I read but … Read more