Staten Island Bite Index
Today’s local estimate of tick and mosquito activity pressure across Staten Island, built from seasonal patterns and National Weather Service forecast conditions.
Tick activity is seasonally meaningful, especially in shaded, wooded and brushy parts of the yard.
Overall mosquito activity is lower today, though sheltered pockets and standing water can still produce localized pressure.
What goes into today’s Bite Index?
Important: The Bite Index estimates pest activity pressure. It is not a disease-risk forecast and it cannot predict the exact number of ticks or mosquitoes in an individual yard.
Your yard can be different from the island-wide number
Wooded borders, leaf litter, dense ivy, shaded shrubs, deer routes, clogged gutters, standing water, pool areas and neighboring properties can create much higher pressure than the broader Staten Island estimate.
Staten Island Bite Index FAQ
Is this a disease-risk forecast?
No. It is an activity-pressure estimate for ticks and mosquitoes. It does not predict disease transmission or individual exposure.
How often does it update?
The weather inputs refresh in the background about every six hours. If the National Weather Service is temporarily unavailable, the last good result remains visible instead of showing an error.
Why can my yard feel worse than the Bite Index?
Local habitat matters. Heavy shade, standing water, brush, leaf litter, deer travel, drainage problems and nearby untreated properties can create a much higher-pressure pocket.