Tick season is here. Protect yourself from deadly diseases.
The topic of ticks has been all over the news in New Jersey the past few weeks. If you don’t have time to watch the news, look it up and you will find tons of news stories. The NJ Patch published this article a few weeks ago which talks about a new disease transmitted from ticks called Powassan (POW).
The Centers for Disease Control is predicting this summer to be the worst tick season on record due to the mild winter we experienced. In addition to the population, the new disease called Powassan, a potentially fatal viral disease transmitted by ticks is on the rise. The same tick that carries Lyme disease has caused Powassan, also known as POW. It is a viral infection that can impact the nervous system, memory, thinking and balance. New York has had 16 reported cases, the second highest amount in the country. Other states that have reported cases are Minnesota with 20, Wisconsin with 15, Massachusetts with 8, New Jersey with 5, Maine with 2, New Hampshire with 1, Pennsylvania with 1 and finally, Virginia with 1. Symptoms of POW include fever, headache, vomiting, weakness, confusion, seizures, and memory loss, so be on the lookout!
Reducing exposure to ticks is the best protection against POW, Lyme disease, and other tickborne infections. There are several ways you can prevent ticks including avoiding wooded areas with high grass and using a repellent that contains 20 percent or more of DEET. We also recommend showering yourself and your children as soon you come home from being in wooded areas to easily find and ticks on your body.
It is important to check the following areas on your body for ticks:
- In and around the ears
- Inside belly button
- Back of the knees
- In and around the hair
- Between the legs
- Around the waist
- Under the arms
Mosquito Joe sprays for mosquitoes, fleas and ticks and we take it very seriously. Our technicians are highly trained and our job is to make your yard a safe place to enjoy!
Now is the best time to book your appointment. Please contact us at 973-435-0747 or visit our website at www.wayne.mosquitojoe.com.
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We wish you a happy and safe summer!
