by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Oct 31, 2024 | Lyme Disease, Rodent Control, Ticks
Reducing white-footed mice populations in the fall and winter can be a significant strategy in controlling Lyme disease risk. These rodents play a crucial role in transmitting Lyme disease to ticks, which can then infect humans. By implementing effective control...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Oct 26, 2024 | Lyme Disease, Rodent Control, Ticks
Introduction to Lyme Disease Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) in the northeastern, midwestern, and southeastern United...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Oct 10, 2024 | Lyme Disease, Rodent Control, Ticks
Lyme disease is a significant public health issue, particularly in areas where the disease-carrying bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi is prevalent. The cycle of transmission involves multiple species, but three primary players are crucial in the spread of Lyme disease:...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Oct 10, 2024 | Lyme Disease, Rodent Control, Ticks
Lyme disease is a significant infectious disease that primarily affects humans and animals. The bacterium responsible for Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, is a spirochete that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, commonly known...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Dec 22, 2023 | Rodent Control
Problems with rodent infestation? What are some considerations when figuring out how to get rid of mice, and how to keep mice out of your home? How to get effective mouse control? That’s what this article will help you to be able to address! Effective Mouse...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Dec 7, 2023 | Rodent Control
Millions of properties across the United States are subject to a mice infestation each year. While animals such as bats, voles, and chipmunks are nocturnal and aren’t a huge inconvenience to have around, mice infesting your home is a whole other story. You may...