What Happens to Ticks in the Fall?
Do ticks die after the first frost? On average, the first frost in New England can occur as early as October. While the frost may kill mosquitoes and take out what’s left in your garden, it will not kill deer ticks. Ticks will actually retreat when the first freeze occurs but they certainly will not give up the battle. Where do ticks hide during the fall? Ticks will take refuge [...]
Mosquitoes Can Be A Pest Even in the Fall Months
Although the itchy welts of mosquitoes are associated with summer, these pests actually flourish well into the fall months and can transmit a multitude of diseases, including West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more that 29,000 people in the U.S. have been infected with WNV since 1999, with 11,760 of those cases resulting in serious illness. Although mosquitoes are considered a summer [...]
The Do’s & Don’ts of Mosquito Care For Your Dog
It is peak summertime. If you are a dog owner then you know what season it really is: flea/tick/mosquito season. This is the time of the year when you become wary of letting your dog be outside. While mosquito bites tend to be an annoying nuisance these pesky bugs can also carry deadly consequences and even transmit diseases like heart worm and West Nile. While you can treat your [...]
Tips to Help Prevent West Nile Virus this Summer
With summer comes mosquito season and while these pesky critters are annoying they are more than that. Mosquitoes can also carry disease, such as West Nile virus. While the virus does not produce symptoms in most people, some people can still will develop a fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea or a rash. In order to avoid contracting West Nile virus from a mosquito then you need [...]
4 Tips to help you prepare for mosquito season
As summer approaches, so do the pesky mosquitoes. While spring is the favorite season for many, it also brings warmer temperatures and heavy rains. These two factors can contribute to an influx of mosquitoes. Mosquitos not only bring endless days of itching and scratching, but they can also spread a wide range of diseases such as malaria, Zika Virus, and dengue fever. Luckily, there are a couple of things [...]
Prepare Your Yard For Mosquito Season
It’s that time of the year again, spring cleaning! As daunting a chore spring cleaning may seem, it is absolutely essential to prepare your yard for mosquito season. In fact, a thorough spring cleaning is your ticket to keeping mosquitoes and other bugs away from your house this summer. Let’s dives into what spring cleaning you can do now to save your summer from mosquitoes. Scout Out Entry Points Cracks, [...]
