• An engorged female tick may lay around 2,000 eggs or more.
• Adult American dog ticks are reddish brown in color with silvery-gray or whitish markings on the back or upper body.
• American dog ticks are most numerous along roadsides, paths, old fields, marshy areas and trails in brushy woodlands or meadows with tall grass or weeds.
• The American dog tick, is the primary transporter of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in the eastern United States.
• People or their pets may bring these ticks from outdoors into the home, where they can survive for many days. The Brown dog tick is capable of causing household infestations.
• Keep lawns mowed, brush trimmed, and leaf litter away from the home.
• Keep trails or paths in wooded areas on your property clear of vegetation.
• Tuck your pants into the top of your socks or boots to create a “tick barrier.”
• Wear clothes that will help shield you from ticks; long-sleeved shirts and long pants.

Protect your home, family and pets from flea, tick and fire ant infestations For more details and to schedule an appointment, contact your Southern & Sovereign Pest Control representative today 1-800-627-0577.

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• An engorged female tick may lay around 2,000 eggs or more.
• Adult American dog ticks are reddish brown in color with silvery-gray or whitish markings on the back or upper body.
• American dog ticks are most numerous along roadsides, paths, old fields, marshy areas and trails in brushy woodlands or meadows with tall grass or weeds.
• The American dog tick, is the primary transporter of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in the eastern United States.
• People or their pets may bring these ticks from outdoors into the home, where they can survive for many days. The Brown dog tick is capable of causing household infestations.
• Keep lawns mowed, brush trimmed, and leaf litter away from the home.
• Keep trails or paths in wooded areas on your property clear of vegetation.
• Tuck your pants into the top of your socks or boots to create a “tick barrier.”
• Wear clothes that will help shield you from ticks; long-sleeved shirts and long pants.

Protect your home, family and pets from flea, tick and fire ant infestations For more details and to schedule an appointment, contact your Southern & Sovereign Pest Control representative today 1-800-627-0577.

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Ticks in the Northeast and around the Great Lakes are carrying the Powassan virus, which can cause encephalitis and meningitis, leaving about half of survivors with permanent neurological symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 10% of Powassan virus cases are fatal.

Doctors told CBS2 that symptoms of Powassan are similar to Lyme disease, but much more severe, and that the patients can start exhibiting symptoms—including vomiting, fever, confusion and weakness—just minutes after infection. There is no known treatment or cure.

Powassan is still much less common than Lyme disease. There were only 12 reported cases in 2013, the highest number since 2004 (there were also 12 cases in 2011), according to the CDC.

Source: http://time.com/3817208/powassan-virus-ticks-lyme-disease/

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