Can New Landscaping Materials Have Ticks?
Posted by Mosquito SquadDecember 20, 2023
As residents of the Northeast, we are all too familiar with ticks and the potential dangers they pose. Over the years, tick populations have grown with incredible vigor due to habitat restoration, climate change, and the increase in food sources (especially deer), leading to an increased risk of tick-borne illnesses in our region. Lyme disease, which is transmitted through the bite of an infected tick of adolescent or adult age, has become a significant health concern in the area. Sadly, the number of reported cases of Lyme disease has been increasing steadily over the years, with an expected 475,000+ infections occurring in the United States annually. However, other tick-borne illnesses such as babesiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever are also a cause for concern. This is why Smithtown tick control from Mosquito Squad of Long Island is so important.
Your landscaping may need Smithtown tick control
Ticks can be found in a variety of places, but they are most commonly found in tall grasses, wooded areas, and around shrubs. Ticks can even hitch a ride into your yard on live landscaping materials, like tall grasses, or be inadvertently picked up when transplanting thick shrubbery. However, contrary to popular belief, ticks are not typically hiding out in mulch. They prefer areas with high humidity levels, and mulch dries out too quickly to be an ideal environment for ticks. If left unchecked, ticks can pose a significant health risk to you and your family. Symptoms of tick-borne illnesses can range from mild to severe, and can even be fatal in extreme cases. Lyme disease, for example, can cause a variety of symptoms, including fever, fatigue, joint pain, and often a bullseye rash. Babesiosis, another tick-borne illness, can cause flu-like symptoms, anemia, and in severe cases, organ failure.
Where to find tick control in Smithtown
While there are steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of ticks in your yard, such as clearing leaf litter and yard waste and using cedar chips, the most effective solution is professional tick control services. At Mosquito Squad of Long Island, we offer tick barrier treatments that last for up to 21 days and are extremely effective in reducing tick populations on your property. Our highly trained technicians use the latest and greatest in tick control to ensure your property is well-defended. With ticks returning to our region soon, Smithtown tick control from Mosquito Squad of Long Island is important to keep your property and health defended. Give us a call at (631) 203-1252.