Lyme Disease can have symptoms that range from mildly uncomfortable to completely disabling. The disease can go undetected for weeks or months, then dramatically impact your life. If you live in Northern Virginia, you’re in prime deer tick territory and should act to protect yourself and your family from Lyme disease. By controlling rodents in…
West Nile Virus is a potentially serious disease that is spread by mosquitoes. These insects bite birds that have been infected, then spread the disease to humans and other mammals when they bite them. According to the Centers for Disease Control, (CDC) 1 in 150 people who contract West Nile Disease experience serious symptoms. These…
Lyme disease is a disease spread by deer ticks in summer months. It is most common in wooded areas of the United States, such as Washington, Oregon, and the east coast. The disease has four stages, and sufferers can be severely disabled if Lyme disease is not diagnosed and treated during the early stages. Lyme…
Mosquitoes frequently breed in standing, stagnating water. Their numbers increase in the late spring and early summer. When mosquitoes bite humans, they can spread West Nile Virus, a disease that can have debilitating symptoms. Homeowners who want to avoid contracting West Nile Virus can work to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds on their property. There are…
A New Year rolling in right around the corner means that a new batch of pests, critters and rodents will try to find a way to roll into your home and spend time with you and your family in 2013. They can create even bigger problems for you just with their mere presence, such as…
No one wants to be bitten by a mosquito, as the bite itself is itchy and uncomfortable. However, it’s important to note that mosquitoes can spread a potentially severe illness known as West Nile Virus. This disease causes seasonal epidemics each year in North America, especially in southern areas. Northern Virginia homeowners should be concerned…
Mosquitoes can spread West Nile Virus to humans through their bites. The virus can have serious symptoms for those who contract it, leading to illness, missed time from work, and other unpleasant consequences. Homeowners who want to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus can put a mosquito control program into place. These programs typically…