--- title: The threat of ticks in Massachusetts description: Here's some information about all the media coverage you've seen about the threat posed by ticks in Massachusetts this year. image: https://blog.burgesspest.com/hubfs/145758701.jpg --- [![Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Burgress_Oct2018/Images/Blog/Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png?width=468&name=Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png "Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png")](https://www.burgesspest.com) 508-587-4309  |    [Customer Login ](http://login.burgesspest.com/) - - - - - Residential - [Pad Protection Plans](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) - [Ant Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-ant-control/) - [Tick & Mosquito Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tick-mosquito-control/) - [Rodent Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rodent-control/) - [Bee Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bee-control/) - [Insulation Cleanouts](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-insulation-cleanouts/) - [TAP® Insulation](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tap-insulation-installer/) - [Wildlife Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-wildlife-control/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-an-inspection/) - Commercial - [Partnering with Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/partnering-with-burgess/) - [3-Part Plan](https://www.burgesspest.com/inspect-detect-correct/) - [A Higher Standard](https://www.burgesspest.com/higher-standard/) - [Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/services/) - [Disinfectant Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/disinfectant-services/) - [Sanitation Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/trash-chute-elevator-pit-cleaning/) - [Pest Management for Food Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/food-services-pest-management/) - [Pest Management for Warehousing & Distribution](https://www.burgesspest.com/warehouse-distribution-pest-management/) - [Our Guarantee](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-guarantee/) - [Pest Management for Healthcare](https://www.burgesspest.com/healthcare-pest-management/) - Termites - [Termite Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-termite-control/) - [The Sentricon System](https://www.burgesspest.com/the-sentricon-system/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-a-termite-inspection/) - Bed Bugs - [Identifying Bed Bugs](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bed-bug-control/) - [Heat Treatments](https://www.burgesspest.com/bed-bug-heat-treatments-in-massachusetts/) - [Let’s Talk!](https://www.burgesspest.com/lets-talk-bugs/) - Resources - [Our Blog](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog) - [Video Library](https://www.burgesspest.com/video-library/) - [SDS](https://www.burgesspest.com/sds/) - [Consumer Bulletins](https://www.burgesspest.com/consumer-bulletins/) - Company - [Our Story](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-story/) - [Careers at Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/careers-at-burgess/) - [Service Areas](https://www.burgesspest.com/service-areas/) - [Customer Reviews](https://www.burgesspest.com/customer-reviews/) ## Our Blog # The threat of ticks in Massachusetts By [Admin](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/author/admin)| Apr 28, 2017 11:27:57 AM |[0 Comments](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/the-threat-of-ticks-in-massachusetts#comments-listing) # Ticks in Massachusetts As many people have heard, there has been a lot of coverage in the media about fear that we're on the brink of an unprecedented Lyme Disease outbreak here in the northeast, especially in Massachusetts. While we want everybody to have more awareness about the [threat posed by ticks in Massachusetts](http://www.burgesspest.com/residential/mosquitos-ticks/), we also think it's important to provide some perspective. ![ticks in massachusetts](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/145758701.jpg?width=320&name=145758701.jpg "ticks in massachusetts") Ticks have always been a major threat in New England, especially in recent years. This is nothing new. New cases of Lyme Disease continue to rise in our area. This is also nothing new. The increased media coverage centered on new cases of Lyme Disease this year has been related to a few key changes in the natural world. First, our mild winter didn't do much to slow down the rodent population in our area. As you likely know, mice are prolific transporters of ticks, which of course, may carry Lyme-causing bacteria in their blood. Second, some experts say a bumper acorn crop has contributed to the exploding rodent population in our area. These factors, among some other variables, are contributing to this fear of an unprecedented Lyme Disease outbreak. We provide [comprehensive pest solutions](http://www.burgesspest.com/residential/home-health-plans/) at [Burgess Pest Management](http://www.burgesspest.com/), which includes seasonal tick control, in addition to year round rodent control, both on the inside and outside of properties. The best way to reduce pest pressure of this kind is a sensible and balanced approach, which generally includes a service that's spaced at appropriate intervals. In some cases, that's a tick treatment every 4-6 weeks. As always, we want you to remain cautious, stay vigilant, and be healthy. 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