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Tick & Mosquito Protection – New Jersey & New York

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Ticks

Deer Tick
Lone Star Tick
American Dog Tick

Tick-borne Diseases

  • Lyme Disease
  • Anaplasmosis
  • Babesiosis
  • Powassan Virus
  • Ehrlichiosis
  • STARI
  • Alpha-gal Syndrome
  • Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
  • Tularemia

Common Symptoms

  • Fever and chills
  • Headache
  • Muscle and joint pain
  • Rash (including bullseye rash)
  • In severe cases: neurological or cardiac complications

Mosquitoes

Aedes albopictus
Culex pipiens

 Mosquito-borne Diseases

  • West Nile Virus
  • Eastern Equine Encephalitis
  • Jamestown Canyon Virus

Common Symptoms

  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Body aches
  • Fatigue
  • In severe cases: neurological symptoms

How To Protect Yourself

  • Use EPA-approved insect repellents (DEET, Picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus*)
  • Wear long sleeves and long pants when outdoors
  • Treat clothing with permethrin (never apply directly to skin)
  • Eliminate standing water and maintain your property
  • Perform tick checks and shower within 2 hours of outdoor activity
*Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus should not be used on children under 3 years old.

How To Remove a Tick From a Person or Pet

  • Use clean, fine-tipped tweezers and grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible.
  • Pull straight upward with steady, even pressure. Do not twist, jerk, squeeze, burn, or cover the tick with petroleum jelly or nail polish.
  • Clean the bite area and your hands with soap and water or rubbing alcohol.
  • Watch for rash, fever, or unusual symptoms. If your pet seems ill, contact your veterinarian.

Possible Ways Horizon Can Help

  • Horizon can provide customized, effective treatments designed to reduce tick and mosquito activity in and around your yard.
  • We can recommend practical steps to help reduce mosquito breeding areas and tick harborage on your property.
  • Our team can provide guidance on habitat reduction, standing water management, and other prevention measures.
  • When bundled with our signature Home Guard Program, you also gain added protection against ladybugs, stink bugs, western conifer seed bugs, and boxelder bugs in the home.

Pay It Forward Program

  • If you are receiving this message, you may already be enrolled in our Yard Guard service.
  • By referring others, you can help them protect their yards and families while earning credits toward your annual program.
  • Our Pay It Forward Program offers referral credits of $25, $75, and $100.