Lyme disease in Massachusetts

There's a recent ranking of cases of Lyme disease in Massachusetts that's a sobering reminder of the seriousness of this threat. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Massachusetts ranked second in the nation in 2014 for reported cases of Lyme disease. 

The threat of ticks in Massachusetts is a popular topic these days. It seems like it wasn't long ago that Lyme disease, and ticks in general, were merely an afterthought. But with so many cases of Lyme disease in Massachusetts, we all seem to know someone who's been affected by the disease.

There are a lot of things you can do to reduce the threat of exposure to ticks in Massachusetts, such as removing leaf clutter and debris from your yard, or getting a professional tick treatment from an experienced tick control company like Burgess Pest Management. We've blogged a lot about many of those Massachusetts tick control tips.

But this is just a reminder to stay vigilant. Whether it's your dog, your kids, or yourself, please remember to take a moment to check for ticks after outdoor exposure. Lyme disease in Massachusetts is not worth ignoring.