How does your town rank on the mass.gov Arbovirus Risk Map?
Over the summer, there were 9 confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts. Additionally, there were 27 Mosquito-positive samples.
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Category: Ticks
Get Rid of Ticks Today With A1 Exterminators
As fall approaches, ticks will be appearing in full force. Ticks look to host on small animals in spring moving to larger animals by summer/fall.
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How A1 Exterminators Helps You Protect Your Home From Mosquitoes & Ticks
Mosquitoes and ticks are not only annoying, they can also carry disease. These pests can infest your home and yard, making it difficult to enjoy the outdoors. Mosquito and tick infestations can be difficult to control, but there are some things you can do to reduce the risk of these... more
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2022 Pest Calendar: Which Pests Should You Look Out For This Year?
If you're like most people, you probably think of pests as being the bugs that invade your home in the summer. However, there are many pests that can be a problem during other times of the year. In particular, pests that thrive in the winter can cause a lot of damage.
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How long do ticks feed
Once a tick finds a place to feed, it will stay there anywhere from a few days to 2 weeks. Ticks bite once and use that site to feed on your blood until they’re full. A tick will fall off on its own once it’s full. You won’t get multiple bites from a tick. Most tick bites are painless and... more
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Remember To Cover Up for Ticks
Fall is the time for raking leaves or storing materials beside the shed or under decks, and there is always the chance of encountering a tick.
Below are a few tips on helping to prevent tick bites:
Use insect repellent containing DEET.
Wear closed-toe shoes and long-sleeved clothing when... more
Tick Diseases
Ticks are bugs that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, or reptiles. Black-legged (deer) ticks and dog ticks are found throughout Massachusetts and may spread different disease-causing germs when they bite you. The most common tick-borne diseases in Massachusetts are Lyme Disease, Babesiosis, and... more
Avoid Ticks with Insect Repellent
The best way to avoid tick bites is to use an insect repellent containing 20% to 30% of the active ingredient DEET. Other effective repellents are available, but DEET is easily recognized on the label in the list of ingredients.“In addition to using DEET, people should do careful tick checks of... more