Eradicating dangerous ticks and the diseases they bring throughout Central Massachusetts, even in autumn.

For many of us, a bounty of fall outdoor events are beginning with summer well behind us. I especially love stargazing at night with my kids. The wonders of a fall celestial sky are truly something to behold and cherish. And as for entertaining, autumn dinner parties bring a whole new level of fun to both friends and family breathing in the crisp, fresh night air.

Tick control and protection are important parts of outdoor gatherings in autumn.

It’s a wonderful thing to be of assistance to your neighbors and the community at large. That is one of my greatest gifts in bringing Mosquito Squad tick and mosquito control to our area. With cases of Lyme disease increasing and reaching alarmingly new heights throughout the Unites States, aggressive and dependable tick control is the best way to fight the bite.

To understand how Mosquito Squad protects you and your family, I created this short YouTube video.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

And speaking of being thankful, my favorite day of the year is quickly approaching – Thanksgiving. It’s a great time of the year to dwell on what makes our lives so precious. Thanks to my Mosquito Squad “one-two punch” ticks elimination service treatment, my family and I can enjoy the crisp, cool, clear evenings that autumn brings, as we spend countless hours outdoors after dinner.

I am extremely thankful and proud that I was one of the very first franchise owners to join Mosquito Squad. I believe in the good that our tick protection brings so much that I have increased our service footprint so that many more families throughout out area can stay safer and protected – regardless of the outdoor season.

Autumn tick protection begins with tick tubes, but it doesn’t end there.

But remember, our highly effective, year-round tick control is just one part of the battle. When outdoors this fall, remember to dress appropriately, regardless of where you are. Ticks relish the opportunity to attach and cling onto a host and draw their blood. That’s how they survive and thrive.

To avoid autumnal tick bites, wear comfortable clothing that covers most of the areas of your body that would be normally exposed outdoors. Wear long pants or slacks instead of shorts. Avoid short sleeve shirts and be sure to have your arms covered – especially if you have a tendency to talk with your hands while having animated conversations outdoors (smiling). And although it may trend, forget about having bare feet in your shoes. Wear socks. Think of all this as protecting yourself with “smart clothing,” creating a barrier to avoid those dangerous insects.

Thank you for the trust you place in Mosquito Squad.

Dave Macchia, Central Mass tick control enthusiast

Rest assured, this holiday season when my family gives thanks for our clients and the many blessings that surround protecting them, we will continue to serve our community at large by sharing our good fortune with charitable works and giving throughout our Central Massachusetts area.

Fall is a time for final outdoor preparations for winter weather. Here are three great ways to prepare your yard for spring, starting now!

Autumn is usually a welcome time of year. Like springtime, fall brings about relief from the previous season’s extreme weather. Fall is full of beautiful weather, fresh air, colorful foliage, and spicy fragrances and flavors! In this, the season of pumpkin spice everything, there are still a few essential chores outdoors.

prepare lawn yard fall winter — Yay, fall!

Fall lawn tips for healthy spring emergence.

Lawn care in the fall is just as essential as spring and summer, if not more. There are some simple solutions for having a healthier lawn next year, if you take a little time to prepare now. This includes watering. Your lawn still needs watering until the ground begins to freeze.

prepare lawn fall

Reseed – Reseeding your lawn in late summer or early fall. Over-seeding now will take care of bare spots left by hot summer sun. Our lawns retain water much better in the fall. Plus, autumn grass sprouts will not be damaged by the sun.
Fertilize – Ask your local lawn expert about the best fertilizer blend for your particular type of grass and soil conditions. Apply fertilizer a few weeks before your last mowing. You can also use a mulching mower to mulch fall leaves into all-natural fertilizer, which will lay atop your lawn, and decompose in the winter.
Cut grass short – Cutting your lawn shorter than normal for your last mowing is important because long blades of grass will become matted under snowfall, and suffocate springtime sprouts beneath. Cutting grass to 1.5 to 2 inches in the late fall will also help prevent snow mold.

Keep tender bulbs indoors this winter.

Many gardeners allow their tender bulb blooms to die each year. Gladiolus, calla lilies, and dahlias don’t have to die. Forget purchasing new and replanting each year. You can choose to plant your tender bulbs in planters, so they can be taken in for winter storage in your cool basement or garage. Periodic watering is all that is required, just to ensure that the soil never completely dries out. Otherwise, you can plant your tender bulbs in the ground, and dig them up for proper storage through the winter fore springtime reemergence.

prepare bulb plants fall — Take tender bulbs indoors for winter storage.

Autumn tick control for a safer yard in the springtime.

tick tubes in Central Mass from Mosquito Squad — Tick tubes in fall will protect your family in the spring.

The prevalence of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases has us all rethinking tick control. Tick control efforts no longer end with the change of season. You can actually protect your family better next spring and summer by continuing tick control in the “off season.” Tick tubes are the answer! Tick tubes are biodegradable, cotton-filled tubes, which are placed around your home and property in the fall and winter. The cotton inside is treated with pesticide. Mice, common carries of Lyme bacteria, which infect larval ticks, will carry this cotton to their nests. The pesticide does not harm the mice, but it will kill ticks that are in the nest, or try to take their blood meal from a mouse, who has nested with this treated cotton.

Ticks still quest in the fall and winter.

How does this help in the spring? Eliminating larval ticks in the fall and winter means less ticks emerging in the springtime. Prepare for a great spring and summer, starting right now!

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Tick Control for Health and Well-being in This Season of Gratitude