Why Tick-Related ER Visits Are Rising in Connecticut

Ticks often carry dangerous illnesses like Lyme disease, and their populations are rising. More human and tick encounters mean Hartford tick control is an essential consideration

The outdoor living season signals a time of year when outdoor relaxation should be prioritized, particularly in the backyard. However, there are dangers lurking nearby in the Northeast that have raised significant concerns throughout the region: Ticks. You’ve likely heard of ticks quite a lot in the news in recent years, and while some newspapers rely on sensationalism to gain attention, the stories about ticks aren’t exaggerations. While these tiny parasites are quite small and unassuming, they are the sole reason why Lyme disease, Alpha-gal syndrome, and other dangerous illnesses like Babesiosis are on the rise in our region. Indeed, experts estimate that over 475,000 people are newly infected with Lyme disease each year in the United States, and many of our neighbors in the Northeast are included in this growing number. So, why is this health emergency worsening? The answer comes down to a few factors, including our mild winters. Summers are becoming increasingly hot in our region, and winters are also mellowing on average, and a long, cold freeze in the Northeast is necessary to cull tick populations each year. Without a cull, however, more and more ticks are successfully overwintering, allowing them to get a head start when spring arrives and hordes of newly hatched ticks emerge. Another issue is a growing deer and rodent population. Both deer and rodents thrive in predatorless habitats near residential areas and in our nearby woods, and these are the primary hosts for ticks, and they are also the main disease reservoirs for Lyme disease. When a tick latches onto one of these mammals, they become infected, and the humans they latch onto later in their lives can become infected as well. 

What makes Lyme disease particularly concerning is its ability to go undetected. Initial symptoms often resemble a cold, including headaches, lethargy, and brain fog. These are hard to associate with a particular illness, and the lack of early diagnosis can lead to chronic issues like organ inflammation and worsening tiredness. Rather than risk tick encounters and fighting ticks on your own, however, there are solutions available to you that will help fight back against ticks. 

How Effective is Hartford Tick Control?

The fight against ticks has never been more important, and our team has solutions to match the tick menace. With the help of our highly trained technicians and our powerful Hartford tick control treatments, we can guarantee a dramatic reduction in the tick population in your yard, delivering long-lasting relief that remains effective for weeks at a time. With regular treatments, you can expect a backyard living experience that is far more pleasant thanks to reduced worries about these notorious parasites.

Your outdoor lifestyle deserves to be defended. Give our team at Mosquito Squad Plus of Hartford a call today at (860) 356-3953 to learn more about our services and how we can help you with ticks and other common backyard pests!