The highest percentage of white-tailed deer in Connecticut live in Fairfield County

Studies have demonstrated that the size of the tick population is directly related to the size of the deer population.  The map below indicates the deer density in the areas within the Westport Weston Health District.  Click on the thumbnail below for a larger version of the map.

Reduce your risk of Lyme disease by discouraging deer in your yard. Consider planting deer-resistant plants and shrubs.  Fencing can be used to control nuisance deer on your property. Deer fencing, typically 8 to 10 feet in height and buried one foot deep, can be very successful in protecting large garden beds or even entire properties. 

More about deer-resistant plants

More about Fencing