Pestech warns of these Lyme disease carriers, offers effective prevention tips
Liberty, N.Y. – July 16, 2012 – Many factors have contributed to what’s been called a “perfect storm” that has led to an upcoming tick explosion this spring and summer. While a mild winter is probably the most obvious of reasons, it is not the leading one. Pestech, the Tri-State area’s leader in insect control and pest management, explains why ticks are on the rise and what you can do to stay protected this summer.
When nature brought a large acorn crop in 2010, a boom in the white-footed mouse population, which is the tick’s main source of food, also caused an uptick in their predators. This year, however, the mouse population has dwindled, and ticks have continued to thrive, leaving them to feast on humans instead. So, what does this chain reaction mean for us? An increase in the risk for Lyme disease is at the top of most concerns.
“Unfortunately, the earliest stages of Lyme Disease are quite difficult to detect,” explained Bruce Davidson, CEO of Pestech. “Symptoms are often similar to the flu—fatigue, sore throat, and joint pain—but the earlier the disease is treated with antibiotics, the better.”
To reduce, and hopefully eliminate, the risk of Lyme disease, there are numerous tips to consider for prevention and protection from ticks’ harmful side effects:
• If walking in tall grass or wooded areas, dress in long sleeves and pants, and consider wearing light clothing, so ticks are easier to detect. Tuck pant legs into socks if going for a long hike, and wear a hat to keep pests away from the hair and face.
• Before going outside, use a tick repellant that contains DEET, the most effective ingredient known to deter bugs of all kinds.
•After returning from the outdoors take time to check the body for ticks—they are often tiny and easy to miss, especially in hair, where they can hide more easily.
•If a tick is found anywhere on the body, it is important to remove it with a slow, steady pull. If it is removed too quickly, parts of the mouth can be left in the skin. If you do suspect that you’ve been bitten by a tick, seek medical attention as soon possible.
For more tips and information, contact an experienced and licensed Pestechnologist™ for fast solutions and home visits at www.pestech.com or at 1-800-287-BUGS.
About Pestech
Pestech, headquartered in Liberty, N.Y., is a leader in insect control and pest management in the Tri-State area. Family owned and operated since 1989, Pestech has a knowledgeable and well-trained service staff and is committed to providing the most reliable pest control and management service in the industry. For additional information, visit HYPERLINK “http://www.pestech.com” www.pestech.com.
