I own a vacation home on the East End of Long Island. Is my family at risk from tick-borne disease?
Yes – 70% of people who get Lyme disease are bitten in their own yard.
If there aren’t deer on our property should we still be concerned about tick borne disease?
Yes - rabbits, birds, squirrels, mice, chipmunks and deer all carry infectious ticks onto your property.
How effective are treatments and how long do they last?
East End Tick Control’s treatment program has been developed through comprehensive product testing for well over a decade. Applications last for about 4 weeks and we have every confidence that our full season tick control program will completely eliminate all ticks in treated areas.
Are there alternatives to harsh pesticide treatments that are equally effective?
We don’t believe the solution should be worse than the problem. We provide you with the most effective and environmentally-responsible program possible, using an optimized combination of organic and synthetic products.
What exactly is a tick?
A tick is an arachnid, which means it is not an insect, but related to spiders. Ticks are active whenever the temperature is above 40 degrees and are rarely found more than 18 inches above the ground. Ticks do not jump, fly or descend from trees. Tick bites do not hurt, and if you are bitten, you probably won’t feel it. That is why it is very important to check for ticks frequently during and after enjoying all outdoor activities. The sooner you find a tick and remove it, the less likely you will be infected.
What is Lyme disease?
A bacterial infection caused by an infectious tick bite. Studies show that about 50% of ticks on Eastern Long Island are infected. Early stages: the first symptoms include a “bull’s eye” like rash in about 60% of Lyme disease cases. Other symptoms included chills, fatigue, headache, muscle and joint pain and swollen nymph nodes. Later stages: if left untreated, Lyme disease can lead to serious medical complications such as arthritis, heart and nervous system disorders, Bell’s palsy, miscarriages, stillborn births, meningitis, numbness and pain and more. See a physician immediately if you have been bitten or develop any symptoms.