There are a lot of pesky pests that crop up through the summer and fall. The close of the fall season is another opportunity to get Pest Control Services in Leominster, MA to do a full rundown of the property. Many creatures will be seeking shelter from the cold and may use any one of Wisconsin’s homes as a shield.
The services see a big threat for the year in the form of the tick. These nefarious little pests are too small to see with ease, but they boast quite a repertoire of illnesses. Lyme Disease is the illness that gets the most attention for its permanent effects. What can Pest Control Services in Leominster, MA do to help protect people this fall and limit the spread of these tricky and often disastrous illnesses?
The first is to keep the garden trim. This includes any foliage in the yard as well as high grass. There are many reasons to keep the landscaping trim and kept that are not limited to ticks. It can attract termites, snake homes, and offer plenty of reason for wandering critters to stop on by for a visit. Foliage needs to be maintained.
Another recommendation is to apply a spray often. It will make the skin unattractive to ticks. Bug sprays vary tremendously based on quality and what they are targeting. Speak with 1st Choice Pest Solutions for more information on bug sprays.
Thankfully, humans have a few advantages. Ticks aren’t as adept as they seem to be. For one, it takes about 24 hours for any disease to be transmitted. This is not a bite from a rattlesnake. The tick needs to have a steady presence on the skin for over a day to effectively infect a host. The tick can, potentially, be removed and taken to a doctor for inspection.
Pests come in all forms and shapes. Ticks are one of the smallest, but they pack a punch. There were a reported 3,000 cases of Lyme disease in Wisconsin in the last three years. Stay protected and be smart, and always get a property checked for all the many potential tiny threats.
