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3 Essential Things to Know about Tick-Borne Illness Babesiosis

Posted by Spencer Rowden on Mar 17, 2023 11:58:43 AM

A recent CDC report shows that Babesiosis, a tick-borne illness, is spreading at a rapid rate in the Northeast and midwest. Although not as well-known as Lyme disease, it is essential to be aware of this potentially dangerous infection. In this blog post, we will delve into the world of babesiosis, exploring its causes, symptoms, and preventive measures. By the end of this article, you will have a better understanding of this illness and know how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

1. The Cause and Transmission of Babesiosis

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4 Types of Common Ticks and How to Identify Them

Posted by Diana Willand on Feb 6, 2023 10:50:35 AM
Tick season is fast approaching, and knowing the risks and dangers that come with each tick species in your area is certainly something to pay attention to.
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When Does Tick Season Start?

Posted by Pure Solutions on Feb 23, 2022 10:28:50 AM

Although many of us in New England are still hitting the slopes, building snowmen, and wearing parkas when we leave the house the reality is spring is around the corner. Others are already "over it" and are contemplating new garden layouts, spring home improvement projects, and planning the first hikes of the season. But is it really time to start worrying about ticks and the diseases they carry?

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Where Do Ticks Go In the Winter?

Posted by Pure Solutions on Dec 11, 2021 10:53:00 PM

It’s a common misconception that ticks hibernate or die in the winter. The reality is that they are always there, waiting for the opportunity to feed (and in many cases spread tick-borne illnesses)

All across New England, winter is here. Ski areas are opening, Christmas is just around the corner, and the leaves are off the trees and on your lawn. Hopefully, by now, you have done a comprehensive cleanup around your home, removing all the leaf litter that ticks love. As we put Summer and Fall in the rearview, it’s easy to think that tick season has passed as well. But don’t be fooled, ticks don’t care about seasons, they only care about temperature, and if there is one thing us New Englanders know, it’s that we can hit temperatures well above freezing all throughout winter. 

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The Importance of Early Season Tick Treatments

Posted by Pure Solutions on Mar 10, 2021 4:17:32 PM

March is here and we are slowly emerging from winter, unfortunately, we are not the only ones becoming more active outdoors. Ticks are also becoming active, eggs will be hatching and they are quickly going to be looking for a host. Even as temperatures fluctuate above and below freezing, the steps you take now can have a drastic influence on your yard and property throughout the warmer months. We see much better results with our clients that begin all-natural tick control treatments early - than those that wait until they find ticks around their homes. 

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When Does Tick Season End?

Posted by Pure Solutions on Sep 16, 2020 8:00:00 AM

As fall approaches here in New England we get many inquiries about when ticks will “disappear”? The short answer is never. Depending on where you live and the species of tick you can be bit by a tick year round. 

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The Tick Life-cycle: What You Need To Know

Posted by Pure Solutions on Feb 28, 2020 9:00:00 AM

Many of us must now accept that ticks are part of our lives when enjoying the outdoors. 

By now most people are aware that in May, June, and July ticks are out in force and looking for hosts to feed on. But the reality is that you are at risk of a tick bite almost year-round, depending on your climate. 

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Where do the Ticks go when it Snows?

Posted by Jeff Gilchrist on Jan 17, 2019 2:27:57 PM

It has been a long time coming, but it appears this weekend will finally bring Eastern Massachusetts it's first significant winter storm of the season.  In the winter months it is easy to put yard pests out of mind, but it can be interesting to wonder; Where do ticks go when it Snows? and how do ticks survive the formidable winter conditions just to once again flourish come Spring?

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Thankful For Turkeys - They Can Eat a Lot of Ticks

Posted by Jeff Gilchrist on Nov 21, 2018 1:16:23 PM

Happy Thanksgiving! 

As people sit down for Thanksgiving dinner many will say how much they are Thankful for the food on their table.  For most people the center point of the meal will be a plump Turkey that was bought at the local market. These farmed, domesticated Turkeys are vastly different from the Wild Turkeys that people see wandering through their yards.  Surprisingly, those wild turkeys are actually acting as natural pest controllers on a daily basis. 

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Real Life Vampires In Your Neighborhood This Halloween

Posted by Brian Whittemore on Oct 30, 2018 2:02:22 PM
With all the little ghouls and goblins running around your neighborhood this Halloween the scariest creatures of them all are the ones lurking silently in the bushes.
 
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