Dozens of quail released at Nassau County park to combat tick problem

NORTH HEMPSTEAD, Long Island (WABC) -- A Nassau County town is taking an all-natural approach to fighting ticks.

Officials in North Hempstead released the insects' natural enemy, dozens of Northern Bobwhite Quail, into the area.
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The quail were raised at the Clark Botanic Garden this spring.

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They were then released at the Hempstead Harbor Trail on Sunday.
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The goal is to use them to fight the growing tick problem without the use of pesticides.


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