by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Oct 28, 2024 | Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a growing concern for many homeowners, especially those living in regions with high tick populations. While individual measures, such as personal protective gear and property maintenance, are often recommended, research shows that community-wide...
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 | Nov 4, 2019 | Rodent Control
How Do Mice Get into Our Homes? Did you know that one female mouse can give birth to up to 60 baby mice a year? After this, the babies themselves can start breeding after a mere 6 weeks. What’s more, although mice in the wild generally live for a year, in the...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Sep 30, 2019 | Ticks
Blacklegged Ticks: Behavior, Control, and Dangers Recent research shows that cases of Lyme Disease have been consistently on the rise in the United States — and that these trends will likely continue well into the future. Understanding blacklegged tick...