Lyme Disease: A Winter Pest Threat?

When you think of Lyme disease, you could be picturing warm spring and summer days spent outdoors.

And while it’s true that the majority of Lyme disease cases are contracted during the warm weather months, the threat of transmission doesn’t completely disappear once winter sets in. For Nashville area residents, Lyme disease can (and does) remain a year-round concern – one worth taking very seriously.

Understanding Lyme Disease – What Exactly Is Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease is a bacterial illness, which is transmitted through the bites of infected black-legged ticks, also known as deer ticks. Early onset Lyme disease can include fever, fatigue, headaches, muscle aches, and in a percentage of cases the tell-tale bullseye rash. If left untreated, Lyme disease can lead to more severe – and even lifelong – complications.

The Winter Illness You Might Never Have Considered

When you hear about winter illnesses on the news or read about them in health journals, Lyme disease is not one you’ll likely see. Obviously, since the majority of cases do not occur in winter, this tick-borne illness is not going to make headlines. But just as we have seen this year, winter weather is not always true to form. Warm days will result in the re-emergence of outdoor pests, like mosquitoes and ticks. And if you’re unlucky, you’ll encounter these out-of-season invaders.

Another risk to consider is indoor tick exposure. Ticks can hitch a ride indoors on your dog or cat. They can be transported close to your home by deer or rodents. Therefore, Lyme disease remains a potential concern even when pest season feels like a distant memory.

How Can You Reduce Lyme Disease Risk All Year Long?

Protecting your family and pets begins with a truly proactive outdoor pest control approach. With Mosquito Squad of Nashville as your partner, we’ll help keep your property defended no matter the season!

• Keep grass trimmed and remove leaf piles and debris, where ticks might hide
• Create a separation between wooded areas and your lawn using barriers constructed of mulch or gravel
• Check pets regularly and use veterinarian-recommended tick prevention all year long
• Be mindful when gathering firewood or performing chores outdoors

Professional tick yard treatment is available all year long with Mosquito Squad of Nashville. Our barrier protection sprays will help keep you amply defended in spring, summer, and fall – and our Winter Protection Plan includes two applications of granular tick control to extend your tick control efforts throughout the winter months.

Choose Mosquito Squad for pest control in Nashville TN!

Mosquito Squad treats mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and many more outdoor pests throughout the Nashville TN area! Contact us today at (615) 492-3662 or fill out our online form for your complimentary Nashville pest control assessment and treatment quote.

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