Facts About Ticks
Tick-borne diseases, especially Lyme, are a major health threat during the summer and fall months. As ticks are most often found in wooded areas and are especially fond of high grass and low-growing vegetation along the edge of trails. We advise people to stay on trails and wear tick repellent and long pants when venturing outdoors.
Prevention Tips Against Ticks
- Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and closed-toe shoes when outdoors, especially in wooded areas or tall grasses. Wearing light colored clothing will allow easier detection of ticks
- When hiking, stay in the center of trails and away from vegetation
- Inspect yourself and pets regularly for ticks
- Keep grass cut low, remove weeds, woodpiles, and debris
- Using EPA-approved insect repellent- insect repellent is a great way to reduce ticks and prevent them from staying on clothing or skin
Symptoms of a Tick Bite
How to Remove a Tick
- Sign of Lyme disease is an expanding, circular red rash resembling a “bull’s eye”
- Flu-like symptoms are common one to four weeks after a tick bite, including joint pain, headache, fever, chills and swollen lymph nodes
- More chronic conditions can occur in the following weeks of a tick bite, symptoms are arthritis, joint pain, heart and nervous system issues
Call a Professional
When it comes to Ticks, it is always best to call a professional to look at treatment options. NW Pest Control offers organic and chemical solutions for the prevention of ticks. NW Pest Control will treat all bushes, trees, shrubs, mulch beds, and areas where ticks will be found to eliminate them at the source. We will treat around pools, yards, patios, and more to keep ticks away. Make your yard yours again and contact NW Pest Control. 781-891-5313.