Abell Urges Families and Children to be Vigilant of Ticks During the Back-to-School Season
September 10 2024 - 8:13AM
As families prepare for the back-to-school season and adjust to the
changing weather, Abell emphasizes the importance of remaining
vigilant against ticks. Despite cooler temperatures, ticks are
still active and can pose a risk to children. Parents should take
extra precautions to protect their kids as they return to school
and spend outdoors reconnecting with friends.
“Despite the cooling temperatures of fall, ticks remain a
persistent threat,” stated Aaron Soudant, Director of Service
Excellence and Quality Assurance at Abell Pest Control. “Their
activity does not wane with the season, underscoring the need for
continued vigilance.”
Ticks are known carriers of several diseases, including Lyme
disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and babesiosis. Lyme
disease, transmitted primarily by black-legged ticks, can cause
symptoms such as fever, headache, and a characteristic bull’s-eye
rash. Rocky Mountain spotted fever, spread by the American dog
tick, may result in high fever and rash. Babesiosis, transmitted by
various tick species, often leads to flu-like symptoms. These
diseases can affect humans and animals, highlighting the need for
continued vigilance and preventative measures.
To safeguard your family and pets, Abell Pest Control offers the
following tips:
- After spending time outdoors, inspect yourself, your children,
and pets for ticks. They often latch onto exposed areas on your
body or anywhere they can crawl into.
- Wear long sleeves and long pants. Wear light-coloured clothing,
which makes it easier to see ticks.
- Apply tick repellants containing DEET or permethrin to clothing
and exposed skin. Be sure to follow product instructions for safe
application.
- Stay away from areas with long grass, wooded areas, and
shrubs.
- Educate your family about tick safety and the importance of
checking for ticks after outdoor activities, especially if you’ve
been in wooded or grassy areas.
- Contact pest control professionals from Abell who can offer
tailored solutions to help reduce tick populations around your
home.
For more information on ticks and how to protect your home and
family from them, visit Abell Pest Control. Discover expert advice,
prevention tips, and solutions tailored to keep ticks at bay.
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Eliana Pasquariello
Abell Pest Control
epasquariello@abellgroup.com