May 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
There 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!
Warmer 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
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
Next 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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Protect Your Pets from Pests!
The summer season is in full effect and Hampton residents and their pets are excited to spend more time outdoors! Visits to the beach are becoming a daily thing, days are getting longer and spent barbecuing by the pool, and these are all things we have been waiting for since last September. However, oftentimes we’re so excited to be outside, we forget about ticks and the tick-borne illnesses they bring. Both cats and dogs can be infected with Lyme disease and cats are especially vulnerable to tularemia, haemobartonellosis, and babesiosis. Dogs, similar to people, can get Ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. They are also at risk of an odd tick disease called hepatozoonosis, which a dog can get after eating an infected tick.
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Protect Guests at Outdoor Weddings with Yard Spraying
The day you’ve been dreaming of since you’re a little girl is almost here. You searched and found the perfect venue and dress, and everything is starting to come together, but there could be one important detail you’re forgetting – pest control services. Before you cross everything off your check list, remember to keep the bugs at bay, or they could ruin your big day!
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What to Know About the Asian Longhorn Tick
Credit: James Gathany
There’s a new and potentially dangerous tick on the prowl. Keep your eyes out for the East Asian tick, also known as long-horned or bush tick. This new invasive tick was first spotted on a sheep farm in New Jersey and has since been found on Long Island. The Asian long-horned tick has the potential to infect people with a deadly disease called STFS, which stands for severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome.
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Get Ready for Lyme Disease Prevention Month
May brings warm weather and sunshine, but with warm weather comes the return of ticks! The month of May is dedicated to spreading awareness of the prevalent, yet preventable illness, Lyme disease. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported in the United States, but an estimated 300,000 people are diagnosed annually. Studies show that 20-50% of the ticks on the East End of Long Island are infected with Lyme disease and 70% of all people who are diagnosed are bitten in their own yard.
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Keep Unwanted House Guests Out This Winter
Tips from Your Friends at Twin Forks Pest Control®
While it may still be “fall,” now is the time to take steps towards winter pest control. As temperatures drop, rodents, spiders, crickets, roaches, and many other insects look for a place to spend the winter. They create nests and multiply in the warmth of your home, garage, pool house, shed, basement, and any other sheltered environment they can find.
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