What Should I Do When I First Start to See Ticks This Spring?

Ticks emerge early from their winter slumbers. To counter them, Norwell tick control treatments are very effective, particularly when applied before ticks return to activity!

Winter is a long and generally brutal time of year in the Northeast, and these months can tend to drag on, leaving us longing for the wonderful spring and summer weather we know. The thaw of our region is a glorious time of change that brings flowers, fresh foliage, and warm breezes that promise summer is just over the horizon. However, this time of year comes with some serious caveats. In particular, ticks are a big concern during this season. As soon as temperatures allow, which is generally above freezing, ticks can return to activity, when they will quickly begin to target their next hosts for a blood meal. These parasites generally target deer, birds, and other mammals that scurry through the forests and brush throughout the area, but that doesn’t preclude humans as targets as well. Indeed, it is well known that ticks also love to attach to humans, and there can be serious consequences to receiving a bite. 

While they are quite small and seemingly harmless because their bites often cause no pain, ticks are actually a big threat to your health and happiness due to their role in the spread of dangerous tick-borne diseases throughout the region. Ticks are extremely unsanitary creatures that pick up bacteria from deer and other creatures, which has made them the biggest vector for Lyme disease in the nation. This bacterial disease is easily treated with antibiotics, but this illness can be easily confused for a cold or similar minor sickness, making diagnosis a lot more challenging. Chronic cases of Lyme disease are well-documented to cause serious health issues in the long run, including swelling of vital organs, memory loss, and joint pain, among others. And, even after treatment and the elimination of this bacteria from your system, these symptoms can persist. Don’t take chances with these pests. As soon as you start to see ticks or suspect they are returning to activity soon, find a reliable tick control specialist to help defend you and your yard from ticks. 

Mosquito Squad, an Easy Choice for Norwell Tick Control

While the tick issues in our region are quite serious, know that there are proven solutions, such as those found at Mosquito Squad. For years, we have been a reliable source for powerful tick control treatments in the area, and we are ready to help you at a moment’s notice! When we first visit you, we’ll chat about where you are encountering ticks, and we’ll follow up with a detailed survey of your property to identify other potential tick hot spots in your yard. Then, we’ll apply our powerful tick control treatments to your yard’s perimeter as well as to other areas where ticks are suspected to be most active. Each of our treatments lasts for weeks at a time and is guaranteed to dramatically reduce the tick population in your yard, delivering results that last. It’s not worth taking chances with these pests, so choose our team to help defend you and your outdoor lifestyle this year!

Ticks are a big threat, but we have treatments to counter them. Give our team at Mosquito Squad of Southeastern Massachusetts a call today at (774) 456-0262 to learn more about how we can help you keep ticks at bay! We look forward to hearing from you.