05/30/2026
π¨ MISSION REPORT: TICK BITES HIT A 10-YEAR HIGH π¨π·οΈπβ οΈ
If it feels like you're pulling more ticks off yourself or your pets this season, you are not aloneβIβve already personally removed three Lone Star ticks from myself this year! π·οΈπ The threat is incredibly active right now, and a striking new report from the CDC reveals that emergency room visits for tick bites have officially surged to their highest level in over a decade. ππ‘οΈ
With warmer weather in full swing, these pests are out in full force in our backyards, neighborhoods, and local trails. π²πΎ
π Read the full CDC data and safety report here: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/er-visits-tick-bites-highest-over-decade-cdc-report-prevention-tips -for-checking-for-ticks
π TACTICAL FIELD GUIDE: HOW TO CHECK FOR HITCHHIKERS π΅οΈββοΈπ§¦
Don't let your guard down after spending time outdoors or working in the yard. Always perform a thorough tick check on yourself, your kids, and your pets, focusing on these key hidden areas:
𧦠Lower Extremities: Garter lines, ankles, and behind the knees. πͺ΅
π©³ Mid-Section: Around the waistline, navel, and groin area. π§
π§’ Upper Body: Under the arms, inside the elbows, around the ears, and all through the hairline. π
π§ REINFORCE YOUR PERIMETER DEFENSE π§±π‘οΈπ¦Ύ
You shouldn't have to constantly pull ticks off yourself just for enjoying your own property. At Home Fixer, LLC, we bring Veteran-owned discipline to your propertyβs defense, establishing a hard line against invading pests. ποΈπΊπΈ
Our Tactical Defense Plan Includes:
β
Targeted Yard Treatments: We strike the shaded "hot spots," tall grass lines, and leaf litter where ticks live and wait for a host. π³π―π
β
Rodent & Wildlife Exclusion: Ticks don't flyβthey hitch a ride into your yard on wildlife. We target and seal entry points to stop the "tick-taxis" at your property line. ππ«
β
Professional Precision: Our treatments are applied with absolute discipline to ensure your yard remains a secure zone for kids and pets. πΆπβ¨
The threat is at a decade-high, but your defense can be stronger. Secure your perimeter today! π π§±π‘οΈπΊπΈ
βοΈ CALL or π² TEXT: 301.659.0300 ππ±
π Serving: Calvert, St. Maryβs, & Charles Counties πΊοΈπ
βββββ 5-Star Rated Service β
ππ
If bugs (or ticks) are bugging youβ¦ You should be bugging us! π¦π·οΈπΎπ π¦Ύ
MDA32724 | MHIC119520 | Wildlife Permit #58921 ππ‘οΈπ¦Ύ
π π·οΈπ‘οΈποΈπ¦Ύβ¨
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that a rise in tick bites is causing higher-than-usual ER visits. Tick bites can lead to Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Here's how to protect yourself.