Dave Macchia is passionate about Lyme disease prevention in Central Mass.
As a longtime mosquito and tick expert, Dave’s goal is to inform Central Mass residents about the dangers of these pests, and the potentially harmful diseases they carry.
In addition to LymeDiseaseCentralMass.com, Dave also authors ChelmsfordMosquitoControl.com, a blog dedicated to mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses. Though Dave’s blogs are focused in mosquito and tick protection in Central Massachusetts, they are a wealth of knowledge for anyone, anywhere. He has spent many years researching tick behavior, and remains abreast of the latest research findings about ticks and the diseases they spread.
Why is Lyme disease prevention an important topic for Massachusetts residents?
Lyme disease prevention is an important topic of discussion in Central Mass due to the rise in tick populations in the region. However, Lyme awareness and prevention are important topics for everyone. The CDC believes that actual Lyme disease cases are up to ten times the number of confirmed annual cases in the United States. Though curable, Lyme infection can be difficult to diagnose. Infection can be much like a mild cold or flu. Many do not seek medical attention until symptoms persist for weeks or months. And because most Lyme disease cases are the result of a nymph tick bite, many are unaware they have been bitten in the first place. If Lyme infection is not properly diagnosed and treated in the early stages, it can become a persistent ailment. Chronic Lyme disease can result in attacks on the body in a number of ways. From joint pain and malaise, to cognitive impairment, which can be mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease.
Lyme prevention through tick bite protection.
As there is no vaccine, the best methods of Lyme disease prevention are through personal tick protection and at-home tick control. Avid hikers, campers, and beach goers must be vigilant in wearing protective clothing and tick repellent. A tick check should be performed after spending time outdoors.
At home, Central Mass residents should enlist the aid of a reputable tick control company. The most effective at-home tick control can be achieved with barrier protection sprays beginning in April, applied every two or three weeks, through October. Professional tick control is emboldened through the cold months through the use of tick tubes. Year-round tick control solutions are available and should be utilized to ultimately protect your home and family from the threat of ticks, Lyme disease, and other tick-borne illnesses.
Find tick control solutions in your Central Mass area:
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North Shore Tick Control: Andover, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Littleton, Peabody, Topsfield, Wenham
Tick Control in Leominster: Ashburnham, Bolton, Harvard, Lancaster, Marlborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury, Sudbury, Westminster, Westborough
Tick Control in Franklin & Framingham: Concord, Dedham, Hopkinton, Medfield, Natick, Needham, Sharon, Walpole, Weston, Wrentham