How effective are perimeter mosquito and tick treatments?
Professional perimeter treatments reduce mosquito and tick populations by up to 85-90% when applied consistently every 21 days throughout the active season.
How do I know if the tick that bit me carries Lyme?
You can't tell by looking at an individual tick whether it's infected. But you can identify the species, and only blacklegged ticks (deer ticks) transmit Lyme disease in the Eastern U.S.
What products help protect kids from mosquito bites?
EPA-registered repellents containing DEET or picaridin are the most effective and well-studied options for children. The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics both recommend DEET-based products at up to 30% concentration for children over two months of age.
