Showing posts with label tick diseases. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tick diseases. Show all posts

Sunday, March 20, 2016

We just joined the chamber in Clarksville!

We are happy to be new members of the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce!  The link to our business listing is here - please check us out and if you are looking for other services in the Kerr Lake area, please also start your search here at the chamber website!


Tuesday, February 9, 2016

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.

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Tick populations exploding in our area!


Do you realize how many diseases can be transmitted by the tick?  This tiny parasite can inflict so much damage!  Educate yourself on how to eliminate this threat from your yard - for both your family and your pets!

Monday, May 18, 2015

Monday, April 20, 2015

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Children

Now that we finally have some nice weather to enjoy - we have to think about protecting ourselves from pests such as mosquitoes and ticks. I saw this article this morning on Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in children - scary. According to the article the largest percentage of cases come from our geographic area! Our services can decrease your tick population significantly - call us today to discuss your options. 434 636 2250