With so many nearby parks, woods, and recreation areas in Hendersonville and the Nashville area proper, there are plenty of reasons to get outdoors and enjoy your surroundings. But in every season, being aware of ticks is important for keeping you, your family, and your pets safe. At U.S. Pest Protection in Hendersonville, we’re pest…
What deadly disease is on the rise resulting from ticks? Powassan virus is spread through an infected tick. First of all, this disease is really rare in the United States but there has become an increase in recent years. The southeast region and Tennessee have no confirmed cases of Powassan virus, but that doesn’t…
Mosquito & Tick Treatments launched by U.S. Pest in Tennessee for protection against Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, ehrlichiosis, and Lyme Disease. U.S. Pest Protection, a family-owned company providing termite, pest control and moisture remediation services in Middle Tennessee since 1985, launched preventative flea, tick & mosquito protection treatments to stave off infestations in yards and…
A 9-year-old Connecticut boy was hearing a constant buzzing sound in his ear. The result was an American Dog Tick attached to his eardrum. Although the young boy had no pain in his ear, nor any current hearing complications, he continued to be bothered by this constant buzzing from his right ear. The concerned parents…
Tick Borne Diseases – Nashville, TN | Tick-borne diseases have been on a steep, uphill climb in diagnostic reports. These diseases are known to cause harsh fevers, rashes, and even death if not treated. Tick Borne Diseases There are many kinds of species of ticks, however among the most common are deer and dog ticks….
Diseases that ticks carry locally is an issue you should be knowledgeable about in Tennessee. Ticks are a major problem throughout the country. There are a number of different species in North America. Most of which have the ability to carry disease. First of all, these specific species in Tennessee have the ability bite and…
Avoiding ticks is something we all want to do. Ticks can be a major concern for people and their domestic pets, especially in the spring, summer and fall seasons. What are some of the ways we can avoid these blood-sucking pests? The first approach to avoiding ticks is to stay out of tick-infested areas. Many…
We live in a world full of blood-sucking pests. Scientists estimate that the earth is home to at least 10 million insect species and more than 14,000 of them feast on blood. But what made these vampire-like pests start drinking the blood of mammals in the first place? One theory suggests these bugs already had…
You may have heard of Heartland virus, sometimes called “the Heartland bug.” It’s a rare but serious tick-borne illness that has been reported in Tennessee and other states across the central and southern United States.
According to the Center for Disease Control, Tennessee has one of the highest reports of incidence of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in the country. Arm yourself with information about the possibly life-threatening disease and help protect your family.
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