--- title: "Ticks Can Make You Sick: Tick-Borne Diseases in Massachusetts" description: Ticks in Massachusetts pose serious health risks - here's what you should know about tick-borne diseases in Massachusetts. image: https://blog.burgesspest.com/hubfs/shutterstock_1100981120.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 # Ticks Can Make You Sick: Tick-Borne Diseases in Massachusetts By [Admin](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/author/admin)| May 12, 2022 12:00:00 PM |[0 Comments](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/tick-borne-diseases-massachusetts#comments-listing) [Ticks](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tick-mosquito-control-2/)may be small, but their bite can pack a big punch. Living in a hotspot for tick activity, it’s important for [Massachusetts](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/ticks-on-the-move-in-massachusetts)residents to know about the [health risks](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/mosquito-and-tick-borne-diseases-in-massachusetts-what-you-should-know) posed by these nasty nuisances. ![Tick-Borne Diseases Massachusetts](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1100981120.jpg?width=260&name=shutterstock_1100981120.jpg)Common tick-borne diseases include [Lyme disease](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/how-mice-spread-lyme-disease-in-hanover-ma), babesiosis, and anaplasmosis; less common but still seen in our area are tularemia, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Powassan virus. Here, we’ll focus on the top three threats. Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans through the bite of an infected tick, commonly the deer [tick](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/tick-talk-tips-for-massachusetts-tick-control). Symptoms include rash, fever, headache, fatigue, and muscle or joint aches. If untreated, the infection can spread to joints, the heart, or the nervous system. Early intervention with antibiotics is key to recovery. Babesiosis is an infection of the red blood cells, caused by parasites called Babesia. Common symptoms are fever, chills, body aches, headache, fatigue, and loss of appetite. Treatment typically involves antibiotics and antiparasitic drugs. Anaplasmosis is a disease caused by bacteria transferred via tick bite. Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Similar to Lyme disease, the sooner antibiotic treatment begins, the better. There are no vaccines for tick-borne diseases, so bite prevention is key. Reduce your risk by learning [how to protect yourself](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/quick-tick-tips-bite-prevention-infographic) from ticks when spending time outdoors and [check yourself](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/where-to-check-for-ticks-infographic) afterward. If you do find a tick on you, [here's how to safely remove it.](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/ticked-off-how-to-remove-a-tick-massachusetts) For added protection in your yard, call a [professional tick control company](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/questions-you-should-ask-a-tick-control-company-massachusetts-rhode-island). 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