Knowing when to protect yourself, your family, and your pets from biting pests is an imperative part of outdoor life in New England. However, there are many misconceptions about the times in which one should raise caution. For instance, mosquito … [Read more...]
LONE STAR TICKS: Now Trending at a Town Near You
If you thought 2020 couldn’t possibly send any more surprises, think again. Recent news reports an unexpected and rapid growth of lone star ticks in several New England regions. So, not only has 2020 become one of the most imperative years … [Read more...]
Rare Mosquito Disease Reported in 2020
Earlier this month, a rare disease was reported in two states. With little known about the disease, researchers are confident that transmittal occurred from a mosquito bite. As if there wasn’t enough to worry about in 2020, now we’re adding a new … [Read more...]
Top 5 Ways to Avoid Deer Tick Bites
Keeping our families and pets safe during the spring, summer, and fall seasons from tick-borne disease, like Lyme, is always a priority. While there is no way to stop ticks and other dangerous insects from existing, preventative measures can be taken … [Read more...]
Mosquito Control in Massachusetts is Imperative in 2020
With two cases of EEE detected earlier than usual this summer season, officials are warning that mosquito control in Massachusetts is crucial in 2020. The symptoms of EEE Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus is contracted in humans through a mosquito … [Read more...]