Lyme Disease: Early Warning Signs and Preventative Measures
As a resident of the Northeast, you know how pleasant the outdoor living season can be. Spending time out in the yard, as simple as it is, can be one of summer’s most enjoyable pastimes, allowing us to gather with friends and family as well as nurture our yards. A common downside of wandering our yards, however, is the pests that like to hide around the property. Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying insects around, but they aren’t the most dangerous insects in your yard. Ticks take that title. So, how can you tell when you’ve been bitten by a tick, and how can you keep most of them off your yard in the first place?
Living in our region means you need to stay aware of the risks associated with ticks. Lyme disease, in particular, is a huge concern throughout much of the Northeast, and for good reason. The CDC estimates that nearly 500,000 people in the U.S. contract this disease each year from tick bites, so it is vital that you see the warning signs. Lyme disease isn’t transmitted immediately. It can take 24-48 hours for an attached tick to pass the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease into your bloodstream. Ideally, you’ll be able to sense a tick much earlier than this time frame, but many ticks can go unnoticed due to their small size. So, one of the clearest indicators of Lyme disease transmission is a bullseye-shaped rash at the site of your bite. However, this warning sign doesn’t always appear. Lyme disease, in its early stages, can resemble the common cold by causing fatigue, fevers, and muscle soreness. In long-term cases, Lyme disease can start to cause memory issues and swelling of vital organs, meaning you should always check with a doctor if you think you may have been bitten by an infected tick.
Pest Control Orange, NJ
Throughout our many years of serving the Orange community and providing top-tier solutions for pests like mosquitoes, our team has become keenly aware of the broader pest issues facing our area. Indeed, far more than just mosquitoes threaten our outdoor lifestyles, which is why we are pleased to offer additional pest control solutions to address other pests such as fleas, flies, wasps, stink bugs, spotted lanternflies, boxelder bugs, and even rodents. Your outdoor lifestyle is something that deserves to be defended, and our team has just the expertise and tech to deliver a profound reduction in the pest populations on your property. Chances are that whatever pest is bugging you, we have the solutions to match the challenge.
Rodent Control Orange, NJ
While insects are our traditional focus at Mosquito Squad, there are many other pests that can cause you distress both in and outside your home. Rodents are an easy example of such pests. When allowed to enter your home, these tiny mammals are capable of causing extensive damage by tearing through walls, wiring, insulation, and other important home infrastructure, resulting in a substantial repair bill that could send you reeling. Instead of tolerating the presence of these pests, rely on our team to provide you with our powerful Orange rodent control treatments are paired with in-depth inspections to gauge the extent of your rodent problem and create a plan to address them as effectively as possible. With our help, you can say farewell to your rodent problems!
For over two decades, our team has provided exceptional pest control services, including Orange, NJ tick control. By applying our treatments to the perimeter of your property as well as in tick hotspots, we can guarantee a dramatic reduction in the tick population on your property for up to three weeks at a time!
Lyme disease is no joke. Keep most ticks away from your property with Orange, NJ tick control from Mosquito Squad of North Jersey. Give us a call today at (973) 532-5047 to learn more about what we can do for you!
