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What Is Lyme Disease?

May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month! Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that spreads by bite from an infected Borrelia burgdorferi. Otherwise known as deer ticks, these arachnids become infected with the bacteria after feeding on other infected animals. This disease continues to be a pressing health concern that affects individuals all around the world. By raising awareness and information about Lyme disease, we can allow individuals to recognize its symptoms, implement preventative measures, and support all of those who are affected.

The Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum) has become a growing concern in recent years due to its expanding range and potential to transmit diseases. This comprehensive guide will explore the life cycle, geographic distribution, and habitat of the Lone Star Tick. Additionally, we will delve into the diseases associated with this tick species and highlight the best prevention methods, including the essential role of Pure Solutions All-Natural Services in safeguarding your family and property.

Introduction to the Lone Star Tick:

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

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.

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?

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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?