With national reports predicting a major increase in new cases of Lyme Disease this year, due to the increasing mouse population, now is a good time to remind you to Protect Your Pad with seasonal tick control. Here's what you need to know about Ticks, Mosquitoes, the diseases they carry and how we can help.
Ticks and Mosquito Disease
Tick and mosquito bites are not only annoying; they pose serious health risks to your family. A bite from either pest can cause illnesses, so it is critical that you take the necessary precautions to keep your pets, family and yourself safe.
Some of the diseases spread by ticks include:
· Borrelia Miyamotoi
· Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (HGA)
· Lyme disease
· Powassan virus
· Babesiosis
Some diseases spread by mosquitoes include:
· West Nile Virus (WNV)
· Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
· Zika Virus
How to Keep Mosquitoes and Ticks Away
With a tick and mosquito control program, Massachusetts homeowners can keep their homes and yards less habitable for these insects while reducing chances of getting bitten.
Why Early Season Massachusetts Tick and Mosquito Control Program is key to Protecting Your Pad
- Low impact residual treatments blast away breeding grounds around the perimeter.
- Natural products are the "green" way to go.
- Missing an early season treatment puts your property at greater risk of tick infiltration on your lawn..
