by John Bozarjian | May 9, 2021 | Blog, Ticks
Ticks are a conduit for diseases, being able to spread Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, and others, and while most bites will not result in the transmission of an illness, it is still important to minimize the presence of these pests in your yard. Luckily...
by John Bozarjian | Apr 1, 2019 | Blog, Ticks
The reported rate of new tick-borne disease cases in both humans and animals is at its highest in states located in the northeast. When it comes to the highest rate of new lyme disease cases, Massachusetts ranks third in the nation behind Maine and Vermont. As of...
by John Bozarjian | Sep 28, 2018 | Blog, Ticks
by John Bozarjian | Aug 29, 2018 | Blog, Ticks
Ticks are a serious problem in the United States. By now this should not be news to any American, as the rate of tick-borne diseases have been increasing rapidly over the course of the last twenty years in America. When considering tick-borne diseases, the most...
by John Bozarjian | Jul 3, 2018 | Blog, Ticks
Wear a bug spray containing at least 20 percent DEET when outdoors, and reapply as directed on the label. Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and closed-toe shoes when outdoors, especially in wooded areas or tall grasses. Light-colored clothing will make it easier to...
by John Bozarjian | Apr 3, 2018 | Blog, Ticks
Tick season has arrived and some experts are predicting a summer with unusually large tick populations. The brown dog tick species is getting the most attention as these types of ticks spend more time indoors with humans than any other tick species. These ticks can...