by John Bozarjian | Jun 10, 2019 | Blog, Ticks
It should not come as a surprise to learn that the northeast sees the highest rates of tick-borne diseases. Massachusetts has the fourth highest amount of tick-borne disease cases of all the states in the country, while Pennsylvania has the most. Nearly 70,000...
by John Bozarjian | Mar 18, 2019 | Blog, Ticks
Disease-spreading ticks in the northeast United States pose a significant public health threat to residents in the region. It is well understood that individuals living near grassy and wooded areas in the northeast are at the greatest risk of contracting a tick-borne...
by John Bozarjian | Oct 17, 2018 | Blog, Ticks
Do you think that you can properly identify a tick from any other similar looking arthropod species, or even a sesame seed? Given the growing rates of Lyme infection among Americans, the average citizen’s ability to recognize tick species is becoming more and more...
by John Bozarjian | Jul 25, 2018 | Blog, Ticks
The rate of tick-borne disease cases in America have been rising dramatically during the past decade. Tick populations are growing, and the diseases that they spread are occurring in regions that do not normally see many tick-borne disease cases. Many people assume...
by John Bozarjian | Jul 15, 2018 | Blog, Ticks
Always apply an insect repellant containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus when spending time outdoors, and reapply as directed on the label. Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and closed-toe shoes when outdoors. Choose light colored clothing...
by John Bozarjian | Jul 11, 2018 | Blog, Ticks
The fact that tick-borne diseases are increasing dramatically within the United States is not news to anybody. However, the problem with ticks is more serious than a mere increase in tick-borne infection rates. Of course, the most well known tick-borne disease,...
