You've got to love New England. March comes in like a lamb, yet April begins like a lion. What happened to temps in the 60's and early daffodils? This cold snap in April has some people wondering what impact it has on ticks in our area, and specifically when to start Massachusetts tick treatments. 
Unfortunately, this bout with cold and snow won't do anything to kill off our Massachusetts tick population. Ticks are increasingly on the move in temperatures about 40 degrees Fahrenheit, which we're regularly encountering. Believe it or not, snow actually acts as an insulating layer for ticks, helping them to stay protected from the bitter cold and wind.
April is the month that's regarded as one of most important to start Massachusetts tick treatments. It's very important to apply a residual barrier around the property perimeter early in the active tick season to prevent them from infiltrating the lawn.
When Burgess Pest Management performs a Massachusetts tick spray, we don't treat the lawn. It's actually more important, and effective, to apply that barrier around the perimeter with low-impact products. We also consult with homeowners on some of the "little things" you can do to remove the conditions that are conducive to ticks, such as heavy leaf clutter and debris.
We hope you find this information helpful in doing everything you can to stay protected from ticks and the diseases they may carrier such as Lyme disease in Massachusetts.
