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 | 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,...
by John Bozarjian | Apr 3, 2018 | Blog, Pest Control
Ticks are the most dangerous arthropods to the American public. Some tick species have always been able to transmit diseases to humans, but ticks have only been considered a major threat to public health for the past couple of decades or so. Certainly, ticks have not...