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Why Are Ticks So Bad This Year?

2023-06-05T12:38:52-04:00

Is your Massachusetts backyard an unsuspecting playground for blood-sucking intruders? Unfortunately, ticks are rampant this year for a good reason. A combination of environmental causes and human activity has yielded an uptick in tick sightings and Lyme disease cases. As a result, it's more important than ever to safeguard your family from tick bites. Let's explore the primary reasons behind the abundance of ticks likely to cause a sharp rise [...]

Why Are Ticks So Bad This Year?2023-06-05T12:38:52-04:00

Good News: We’re Now Serving Connecticut!

2022-10-27T14:09:02-04:00

It's official: MissionGreen Services is now expanding to Connecticut. With over 30 years of service, we're ready to care for your lawn like it's our own. After offering our services to Rhode Island and Massachusetts, we're excited to expand further across New England. We'd love to show you what's in store for your Connecticut lawn. MissionGreen Owner and President Mark Kelbacher, who also serves on the board at https://www.ctenvironmentalfacts.org/, is [...]

Good News: We’re Now Serving Connecticut!2022-10-27T14:09:02-04:00

How To Prevent Mosquito Bites And Diseases At Home

2021-08-30T11:56:41-04:00

If you live in New England, you’re probably not enthusiastic when the summer months come around and an influx of mosquitos begin terrorizing everyone in their path. However, with each passing year, they surely become more and more irritating. Nothing is more of a nuisance than the buzzing around your face and the red, itchy welts after their arrival. Mosquitos can turn a tranquil evening into a flurry of swatting [...]

How To Prevent Mosquito Bites And Diseases At Home2021-08-30T11:56:41-04:00

Where Are Ticks In The Winter?

2021-04-17T13:07:34-04:00

Are ticks still alive in the winter? Even though fall is coming to an end and temperatures have cooled dramatically, this does not mean that the infamous parasites have disappeared completely. Ticks can carry debilitating diseases such as Lyme, so you may have several questions about their whereabouts during the winter season. Unfortunately, the answer is yes. In the past, it was much more likely for ticks to go dormant [...]

Where Are Ticks In The Winter?2021-04-17T13:07:34-04:00

The 7 Most Effective Ways to Protect Your Family From Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

2021-08-09T09:13:55-04:00

We’ve all been there: Our family awaiting the summer barbeque with kids bounding outside and adults relaxing by the fire pit. Suddenly without warning, an army of mosquitoes rudely intrudes and pelts everyone with nasty welts! Just as much as you enjoy the pleasant climate, mosquitoes also thrive in the summer heat and plan to rapidly multiply. Mosquitoes are known as minor annoyances, but they also carry serious diseases right here in [...]

The 7 Most Effective Ways to Protect Your Family From Mosquito-Borne Illnesses2021-08-09T09:13:55-04:00

What does the warmer temperatures mean for our lawn and landscape?

2021-04-19T09:00:14-04:00

Can you believe it, spring is here and April is a week away! As we start to approach the warmer days of spring, let's take a look at what we can expect for our lawn and landscape. As we continue social distancing, due to the global pandemic, our yards and gardens are an outlet to reduce stress and enjoy nature. Not to mention, getting a jump start on spring cleanup [...]

What does the warmer temperatures mean for our lawn and landscape?2021-04-19T09:00:14-04:00

Winter is here… and ticks are still here.

2021-04-19T09:04:10-04:00

For the past several years, Lyme disease spread by ticks has become increasingly dangerous in the New England area. Ticks are a resilient species that are active for much of the year which often includes the cold weather months. Ticks thrive the most in warm weather, but according to the University of Connecticut Home and Garden Education Center, they can also be active at any temperature above 30℉ (Ticks, 2016). [...]

Winter is here… and ticks are still here.2021-04-19T09:04:10-04:00

Household Tips to Handle Pest Infestation

2021-04-16T10:53:51-04:00

In order to protect your lawn and garden from pests, try some of these household remedies to deal with your yard infestation. Massachusetts is home to numerous species of pests that can be detrimental to the health of your lawn and garden. Natural and organic solutions are the safest way to get rid of pests in your yard. You want to be sure that the solution you select is nontoxic [...]

Household Tips to Handle Pest Infestation2021-04-16T10:53:51-04:00

Helpful Habits for Summer Mosquito and Tick Control

2021-04-18T23:38:39-04:00

Mosquitoes and ticks are often a concern for Massachusetts residents. These tiny insects are difficult to find and grow in rapid numbers. They also can carry diseases such as Lyme Disease, West Nile Virus and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. While these insects are part of normal outdoor life during the summer months, there are measures that homeowners can take to feel safer when enjoying their lawns, as well as protecting [...]

Helpful Habits for Summer Mosquito and Tick Control2021-04-18T23:38:39-04:00
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