Just when you thought you could put away the bug spray and stop doing daily tick checks, it turns out that tick season doesn't actually end when the weather gets cooler.
With rising temperatures extending warm weather well into fall, ticks are staying active much longer than in previous years. But there's another reason ticks remain a threat even as temperatures drop: rodents.
The Tick - Rodent Connection
It's a fact that rodents are one of the biggest carriers of ticks. As temperatures drop, mice and rats start looking for shelter. Unfortunately, they often find it in our homes.
While many people think of deer as the main tick carriers (and they certainly are), rodents like mice and rats also transport these parasites right into our living spaces. When they make their way through walls, under decks, or into garages, they bring tiny, disease-carrying ticks with them. Those ticks can easily drop off and pose a risk to your family and pets.
Why This Matters for Your Family
Beyond the obvious concerns about having mice in the house, the ticks they carry can transmit several serious diseases:
- Lyme disease Anaplasmosis
- Ehrlichiosis
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- Babesiosis
- Alpha-gal Syndrome
How to Take Action This Fall
Fall is actually the most important time to address rodent control, before mice and rats establish themselves indoors for the winter. Once they've settled in, they become much more difficult to remove, and they've likely already introduced ticks to your living space.
Mosquito Squad's Multi-Pest 365+ service provides year-round protection against 25+ pests, including rodents, ticks, and more--and peace of mind every day of the year!
Ready to try Mosquito Squad? Book by November 30 and enjoy:
- Protection from mice and rats around your home
- Add rodent control to your new or existing service and get $50 off your first rodent treatment!
- Call (877) 332-2239 and mention LOCAL MOMS
This post was sponsored by Mosquito Squad
