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Chiggers or Ticks? Who’s Biting You?

September 3, 2020 by Brian Kelly

East End Tick Control tickThat itch you’re feeling? It’s not chiggers! Every year thousands of people report itchy red bites from what they think is an encounter with a chigger. In fact, evidence shows there are no chiggers on long island. It’s the larvae of Lone Star Ticks that are causing those itchy red welts on your skin.

Lone Star larvae begin hatching in July and will remain active until the fall months. The newly hatched larval ticks will cluster in hundreds or sometimes even thousands which is why people will often get bitten in many times, usually on the ankles, legs, and waist. The Lone Star tick larva are microscopic, hard to see and while they don’t transmit tick-borne diseases, but can give you the meat allergy Alpha-Gal.

With warmer winters over the past several years, ticks have become a year-round problem on the east end. To help curb the reproduction of ticks on your property, owner Brian Kelly suggests continuing preventative spraying until the end of November then having the tick preventative granules applied throughout your property during the winter months.

Protect Yourself Year Round with Tick Shield

East End Tick & Mosquito®’s granular winter tick control treatment Tick Shield provides the ultimate year-round tick protection. The Tick Shield granular winter program is unique in that granules are placed in the leaflitter and shrub beds throughout your property monthly December through March protecting you and your family by killing any ticks that emerge on those warm winter days looking for a blood meal.

Ticks remain active whenever the temperature is above 32 degrees Fahrenheit. East End Tick & Mosquito Control® offers year-round tick bite prevention to battle the ticks that are being brought to your property by deer, birds, rabbits, squirrels, mice, and more.

If you’re in need of tick control for your property, look no further than the trusted experience of East End Tick & Mosquito Control®. Call the office nearest to you and schedule your free estimate! Our Southampton office can be reached at (631) 287-9700, our East Hampton office can be reached at (631) 324-9700, and our Southold office can be reached at (631) 765-9700, or you can fill out the form on this page.

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The Time to Start Preparing for Winter is Now

August 18, 2020 by Brian Kelly

Lone Star Tick Long IslandMost people believe that colder temperatures kill ticks but we’re here to let you know that myth is FALSE. During the fall season (October and November), ticks are active and looking to feed as they know winter is on the horizon and they’ll need to survive until spring.
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The Importance of Tick Yard Spraying

July 10, 2020 by Brian Kelly

backyardThe summer of COVID-19 has brought guests from all over the world to our gorgeous home known as the Hamptons. While it’s nice to have somewhere to escape to, it’s important to remember ticks have also made their way onto your lawn and they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Ticks are being found just about everywhere, including the dune grasses at our local beaches, the grass at the park, local wooded trails, the grass along the side of the road, and of course your own backyard.
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8 Tips for Preventing Mosquitos This Summer

June 9, 2020 by Brian Kelly

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Tips for Staying Safe This Summer

The summer of COVID-19 will bring smaller than usual gatherings with family and friends including BBQs and outdoor celebrations. Unfortunately, the summer of COVID-19 will also bring irritating mosquitos, bugs, and ticks that will bug you and your guests.
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Protecting Your Pets from Ticks

May 12, 2020 by Brian Kelly

small white dogWhile it’s always important to protect yourself from ticks, we can’t forget about our furry friends! Ticks are VERY small, therefore they can be easy to miss and are sometimes latched on for days before we come across them. Both cats and dogs can be infected with Lyme disease and cats are especially vulnerable to tularemia, haemo-bartonellosis, and babesiosis. Dogs, similar to people, can contract Rocky Mountain spotted fever, hepatozoonosis, which is contracted by eating an infected tick.
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Tick and Lyme Disease Awareness Month 2020

April 13, 2020 by Brian Kelly

long island tickMay is Lyme Awareness Month and while things seem a little different this year, one thing remains the same, ticks are out, active and aren’t going anywhere any time soon! This past winter was very mild, therefore ticks are already out and about, and are looking for their first meal of the season and we don’t want any co-infections with COVID-19 and Lyme disease. While you are all out walking and hiking during the next several months, remember that unlike us, ticks are NOT adhering to the “social distancing rules.”
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Is Coronavirus – COVID-19 Transmitted by Common Pests

March 12, 2020 by Brian Kelly

sars-cov-19There are many questions surrounding the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), including how it’s spread. With warm weather approaching, there may be concerns about disease transmission from insects, but it’s important to note that coronavirus is not spread by vector pests. While the best and most up-to-date resource for information on coronavirus remains the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we’ll take a look at the differences between common vector-borne diseases and various coronaviruses to help dispel any myths about transmission.
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In the Fall, Ticks Still Crawl!

October 23, 2019 by Brian Kelly

East End Tick Control tickWarmer days are behind us, but ticks remain active through the end of November and fall is adult tick season! In the fall, ticks are actively looking to feed before the cooler winter months arrive to help them survive into the spring season. According to the Tick Encounter Resource Center, the adult stage deer tick actually begins its feeding activity around about the time of the first frost (early October) and it will latch onto any larger host on days that the temperature is near or above freezing. “It’s crucial to continue taking preventative measures and checking for ticks because they are still active and in search of a blood meal into mid-November,” said Kelly.
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Weather and the Tick Population – What To Expect in 2019-20

September 13, 2019 by Brian Kelly

Long Island tick

Be Prepared for Warm Winter Days and A Lot of Ticks

Ticks bug everyone and because of the diseases they carry, they are a real threat to humans and our health. Most people believe ticks are only active in the late spring, summer, and early fall, but ticks are finding hosts and are active all year round, whenever the temperature is above 40 degrees. East End Tick and Mosquito Control® has begun treating many of our clients’ properties for year-round tick protection with incredible results. We perform our traditional spray programs every four weeks from April to November, install tick tubes in the spring and fall, and perform granular tick treatments in December and March, creating a year-round integrated tick control program that works.

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Chiggers or Lone Star Ticks on Long Island

August 2, 2019 by Brian Kelly

Lone Star Tick on Long IslandNext time you think you might have chiggers, you may want to think again. The population of Lone Star ticks has dramatically risen in recent years, which in result, has increased the risk of tick-borne disease on the East End. New anecdotal evidence has suggested that the larvae of these ticks are what’s causing those itchy red welts on your skin, not chiggers.
 

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