WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Get the Facts About Lyme Disease in the Westfield, NJ Area
Even if you’re not a Mosquito Guard customer, we want you to know the facts about Lyme Disease and how it could affect your family and pets in the Westfield, Cranford, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, or Clark, NJ areas. Because it could be lurking in your own backyard.
Lyme Disease can be transmitted to humans and pets bitten by the Deer Tick (aka Blacklegged Tick). While it used to be something you only heard about on the news in a far away place, Lyme Disease is a growing epidemic in America, especially in the Northeastern US.
What to Know About Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is transmitted to humans and pets by bites from the Deer Tick (aka Blacklegged Tick). The Deer Tick is often found in grassy or wooded areas. The mark from the tick bite that causes Lyme Disease can often go undetected because it is only the size of a poppy seed. Lyme Disease is caused by the transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria from the tick to the bite victim.
Lyme Disease Symptoms
While Lyme disease symptoms may not appear for months, the illness can have serious health repercussions for people and animals. Although antibiotics typically can treat the illness, untreated Lyme disease can spread to the heart, nervous system and joints. It is important to recognize the warning signs and symptoms that occur within 30 days of the bite:
Early Warning Signs
It is important to recognize the warning signs and symptoms of Lyme Disease that occur within 30 days of the bite:
- Fever
- Chills
- Headaches
- Muscle and joint aches
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Erythema migrans rash
Advanced Symptoms
If not treated promptly, an infected person may suffer from the following symptoms and should see a doctor immediately:
- Severe headaches and stiffness
- Painful arthritis and joint swelling
- Heart palpitations/irregular heartbeat
- Facial palsy on one or both sides
- Brain and spinal cord inflammation
- Shooting nerve pains and numbness
Tick Bite Prevention
There are several safety precautions you can take to help prevent potentially serious health issues due to Deer Tick bites:
- Treat clothing or gear with permethrin
- Do a body check upon coming indoors
- Check pet’s fur for ticks or bites
- Shower after outdoor exposure
- Performing routine yard maintenance
- Applying outdoor pesticides
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