CDC discovers new bacteria that causes Lyme Disease

According to the CDC "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with the Mayo Clinic and health officials from Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota said in a press release Monday that the bacteria Borrelia mayonii, as well as the previously known bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, can cause Lyme disease."  

Ticks are prevalent here in the Lake Gaston and Kerr Lake areas.  Thankfully, Mosquito Squad of Lake Country offers a robust tick control program that will help to protect you, your family and your pets from tick-borne diseases.

Click here to read the article on what symptoms to look for with this new bacteria and always be sure to call your doctor if you have any concerns about a tick bite.