Mosquito and Tick-Borne Diseases: Should You Worry?

Over the past few decades, temperatures have gradually warmed throughout the Eastern seaboard, and while this means long springs, summers, and falls, it also means nefarious pests such as mosquitoes and ticks may see their populations grow to vast sizes. This is a severe issue that not only endangers our outdoor sanctuaries but also our health.

Fort Oglethorpe Mosquito Control in a Changing Climate

Many varieties of mosquitoes live in our region, and one of them, the Aedes aegypti species, is especially dangerous due to its ability to carry various diseases such as West Nile virus, Dengue fever, and others. While you’ve likely heard of West Nile virus before, Dengue fever is a new one in our area as it is traditionally confined to Mexico and South America. Unfortunately, warmer conditions mean these mosquitoes are increasingly capable of surviving in our climate and transmitting this disease, which has been found as far north as Washington D.C. Known as “Break bone fever” in South America, it goes without saying that this illness can be incredibly painful and has no specific treatment. Clearly, proactive measures must be taken to help keep mosquitoes away from your property in the first place.

Lyme Disease Makes Fort Oglethorpe Tick Control an Essential!

An ancient and secretive enemy to humans and animals alike, ticks are an even greater threat to human health than mosquitoes in the United States. If we look back a decade or two, Lyme disease was hardly on the national radar, but things have changed since then. Lyme disease is now estimated by the CDC to infect nearly 500,000 people in the U.S. each year, and these numbers only seem to grow each year. It can take anywhere from roughly 24-48 hours for an attached tick to transmit this disease, meaning comprehensive tick checks are essential after you spend any time outside. To keep these pests away in the first place, we also offer powerful tick control treatments that are highly effective, last for up to three weeks, and will dramatically reduce the tick population on your property.

The risks of relying solely on DIY mosquito and tick control are clear, but you are not alone in the ongoing battle against these incessant parasites. To combat Lyme disease, West Nile virus, and others, expert Fort Oglethorpe pest control is essential. Mosquito Squad is here to help! Give us a ring at (423) 403-3513 to learn more about us and get started with your pest control treatments today!