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When people think of dangerous bugs in suburban Illinois, they mostly think of poisonous spiders and mosquitoes, but what most people don’t realize is that Lyme disease affects tens of thousands of people. With over thirty thousand cases of Lyme disease reported every year in the United States alone, Lyme disease is no longer something you only hear about, but very likely something that a close friend or family member has been diagnosed with in the recent past. Lyme disease is one of the most difficult diseases to diagnose as symptoms range from “bulls-eye” shaped rashes, to fevers, and other flu-like symptoms. Lyme disease in Lemont and the surrounding suburbs has been on the rise with nearly a 100% increase in the number of confirmed cases since 2012. If you are fortunate enough to discover and diagnose Lyme disease while still in the early stages, there are a variety of antibiotics that can be utilized to successfully treat it. But the most effective method of guarding against Lyme disease is through tick extermination for your home in Lemont, IL. Preventing ticks from even having the chance to transmit Lyme disease in the first place is your best defense against Lyme disease.
When it comes to avoiding ticks, there are a few misperceptions concerning how they attach onto prey. Ticks are flightless bugs, they neither have wings, nor do they jump. They also do not climb trees and then fall onto the heads of unsuspecting victims. Ticks hunt for prey by climbing tall grass and then latching onto creatures as they brush past. Ticks tend to prey on ground creatures, specifically mice and deer, which make up a majority of their meals. To better avoid ticks when walking through tall grass areas, tuck your pant legs into your socks or boots, and tuck your shirt into your pants. Always thoroughly check for ticks after trekking through tick territory. Ticks begin to be active when temperatures exceed a mere 45 degrees. Also keep in mind that when a tick bites, you won’t feel it like a mosquito bite or most other bug bites. Ticks secrete a mild pain killer making them go largely unnoticed when they first attach, and also keeping them from all but visual detection while feeding. Unlike mosquitoes, ticks don’t just bite and then move on. In general, ticks will feed on a single host for days at a time if undiscovered. The best way to combat ticks is through use of Mosquito Squad’s trademark barrier sprays which will both kill and repel ticks at your property in Lemont, IL.
Humans are not the sole target for ticks however, they also tend to prey upon family pets, specifically dogs. When your dog or other pet goes outdoors, a tick could easily latch onto them, catching a ride right through your front door and into your home. It is important to check your pets for ticks after being outside. You should always check for ticks on dogs when you get home from a walk in the park, or even around the neighborhood. If you have pets that enjoy the outdoors, it is especially important to have a tick control plan in place for your home in Lemont, IL. If left to feed, ticks can infect your pets with many of the same diseases that humans are susceptible to. Lyme disease in dogs is not uncommon, but Heartworm is most dangerous when it comes to dogs. Don’t wait for a tick to infect your dog or endanger your home, contact Mosquito Squad of Chicago to setup your plan for proactive protection throughout the season.
At Mosquito Squad of Chicago, our primary solution for exterminating ticks is through regular application of our signature barrier sprays at your home in Lemont, IL. Each treatment remains effective for 14-21 days and not only exterminates, but also repels ticks. Additionally, our barrier sprays effectively protect against a number of other dangerous pests, like mosquitoes and fleas. We offer an natural barrier treatment option for minimal invasiveness to the environment. Every one of our barrier treatment formulas are registered with, and approved by the EPA. We are recognized nationwide as experts in backyard pest control, and customer service professionals. Our top priority, at Mosquito Squad of Chicago, is your protection against Lyme and other tick borne diseases.
In conjunction with our barrier sprays, and when treating areas in which ticks are especially active, our specialists utilize “tick tubes”. Tick tubes are designed to employ mice, creatures which are most often the original sources of disease and one of the tick’s primary sources of food. The tick tubes are placed in strategic locations around your Lemont property and contain an EPA registered insecticide treated cotton that is specifically targeted to eliminate ticks. After collecting the cotton, the mice return to their nest, spreading the insecticide. The insecticide coats the mice’s fur, killing any ticks that the mice later come in contact with.
For professional tick and mosquito control, give us a call at (630) 556-8315 or contact us online today.
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