How to Deal with New England Ticks

New England is famous for beautiful landscapes, rich history, maple syrup, clam chowder, and… ticks! While different types of ticks can be found across the country, some of the most dangerous ticks are New England ticks – because so many of them carry Lyme disease. This disease can be hard to detect at first, especially because the ticks that carry it are so small that you may not even notice their bite. Not to worry: at Kinder Spray, we specialize in tick prevention for your property, so ticks won’t get anywhere near you and your loved ones. We use organic, environmentally-friendly methods that are safe for people and pets. It’s the best way to protect yourself against New England ticks at home this tick season.

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New England Ticks Statistics

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), in 2015, 95% of Lyme disease cases were reported from just 14 states – and that list includes all the states in New England! In fact, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, and our own state of Massachusetts all rank in the top 7 states in the nation for highest rates of Lyme disease occurrence. According to a report from the CDC, Lyme disease costs the state of Massachusetts millions of dollars a year in employee absences and medical costs. Even worse, individuals who contract Lyme can be impacted with symptoms that seriously detract from quality of life. Symptoms can include chronic pain, fatigue, swelling, and compromised immunity. But this awful disease is preventable.

Protect Yourself from New England Ticks

Here are the tried-and-true steps you can take to protect yourself from ticks during spring, summer and fall:

1. When outside, wear long pants, and closed-toed shoes with socks.
2. Apply tick-repellent bug spray.
3. Check yourself for ticks as soon as you come in from outdoors. Don’t wait, because a tick could find its way off your clothing and onto your furniture, and then bite you later!
4. If possible, ask someone else to check hard-to-see places, like your scalp.

But the best way to protect yourself from New England ticks? Let us at Kinder Spray treat your property with our safe, effective spray! It kills and repels not only ticks, but also pesky mosquitoes, bothersome roaches, and all manner of unsightly and unpleasant insects! Whether they crawl or fly, they’re no match for our blend of cedar oil and essential oils. Best of all, while it’s deadly for dangerous pests, it’s safe for beneficial insects like butterflies, ladybugs and honeybees!

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We’ve got a spray package for every budget – and your first consultation is FREE. Don’t wait: contact us today to learn about how we can protect your home and lawn from ticks, naturally!

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Sources for This Article:

Lyme Disease Data and Statistics – Center for Disease Control
12 Worst States for Lyme Disease – 24/7 Wall St.
Geographic Distribution of Ticks That Bite Humans – CDC

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