Ticks and Tick-borne Disease – Information for Residents
Diseases Transmitted by Ticks in New Jersey While Lyme disease (transmitted by blacklegged ticks) is the most common and well-known, there are several other diseases of concern: Anaplasmosis (blacklegged ticks) Babesiosis (blacklegged ticks) Ehrlichiosis (lone star ticks) Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (American dog ticks) Powassan virus (blacklegged ticks, woodchuck …
Ticks in New Jersey – what you need to know to help protect your family
Ticks are small creatures and are related to spiders in the arachnid group. They have 3 life stages, larva, nymph, and adult. In each of these stages, the tick must feed on blood in order to grow into the next stage in …
Tick Diseases and your Pets in New Jersey
Not only can ticks spread diseases to humans, but they can also spread diseases to your beloved pets in New Jersey. Here are some of the diseases that ticks can cause in your pets. Babesiosis is spread by the Brown Dog Tick. …
Tick Season in New Jersey
Ticks are prominent in New Jersey. The three most common ticks are all found in New Jersey. The three most common ticks are Blacklegged Tick or Deer Tick, Lone Star Tick, and American Dog Tick. The most common tick-borne diseases in New …
Why Do Mosquitoes Bite?
Many people ask why do mosquitoes bite or how do mosquitoes bite? A mosquito uses the sharp end of its mouth to bite a person. This sharp end is also called a proboscis. Mosquitoes bite humans for their blood. Blood contains the …
Did You Know New Jersey is Home to More Than 63 Mosquito Species?
New Jersey is home to 63 different mosquito species. Learn how to prevent them on your property to protect yourself from harmful diseases and viruses. Because mosquitos are so stealthy in how they feast on your blood, you don’t get much of …
Why I Should Continue My Tick Control Services During The Winter
Ticks can survive during New Jersey winters. Learn why it’s important to continue mosquito and tick control services even as it gets colder. In New Jersey, winter brings with it relief from many pests and bugs. But what many residents aren’t aware …
Tips to Prevent Diseases Spread by Mosquitoes
Did you know that mosquito-borne diseases are those spread by the bite of an infected mosquito? Some mosquito-borne diseases that are spread to people by mosquitoes include Zika virus, West Nile virus, and Malaria. Zika, is spread mostly by the bite of …
Tips to Reduce Chances of Tick-borne Disease
Did you know that some ticks carry pathogens that can cause human disease, such as Lyme Disease, Babesiosis, and Ehrlichiosis? According to the CDC there are things you can do to help reduce your chances of getting a tickborne disease: Check your …
Are You A Home Owner? Here Are Some Tips to Reduce Ticks in Your Yard
Did you know that ticks live in high grass, brush, leaf littered/pine needles and wooded areas? So when spending time outside walking your dog, camping, or gardening, you could come in close contact with ticks. According to the CDC there are things …
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