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Anyone who calls this region home knows that Long Island is truly one of the best places to live – anywhere! The natural beauty of the area includes both rocky and sandy shorelines, an abundance of seafood available fresh from local waters, pine barrens, rivers, streams, and fields. All within the shadow of Manhattan which thanks to efficient highway and rail lines, provides ample employment opportunities as well. If there is a downside to the natural habitat that would be the tick and deer populations. Local residents know there is a tradeoff of sorts for the privilege of living here. In other words, seasonal tick remediation is a must, and for those looking across the region for effective Long Island tick spraying options, look no further than Organically Green Horticultural Services.  

First, let’s discuss why ticks are an issue: they spread Lyme disease. Blacklegged ticks have a relationship with deer especially on Eastern Long Island, where the regional deer population is greatest. Contrary to popular opinion, ticks do not contract Lyme disease from deer, but as larvae when they draw sustenance from infected mice. Deer are brought into the equation because adult female ticks attach themselves to deer as nests where they can lay their eggs. Deer are also a food source, but deer cannot contract Lyme disease from ticks. They are just hosts, but hosts that carry tick eggs, and ticks into neighborhoods across the Island. If you live in townships where deer naturally roam, your property is more likely to have Lyme disease carrying ticks. Fortunately, Organically Green’s Long Island tick spraying services can remediate these pests on your property. 

Blacklegged ticks are not the only ticks that create health issues in our region. All ticks carry diseases including the Lone Star tick and brown dog tick. Only the Blacklegged tick carries Lyme disease, however all tick variants are anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and ehrlichiosis carriers as ticks can transmit more than one disease. Additionally, the American dog tick can transmit Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in the NorthEast. These statements are strong arguments for hiring Organically Green to protect your property and family with our Long Island tick spraying services. 

Did you know? Lyme disease has not been around that long. In fact, it was first isolated in Lyme Connecticut (just across the Sound) in 1975.  According to Johns Hopkins Medical Center, there are over 300,000 cases of Lyme disease reported every year, mostly on the Eastern seaboard, specifically Long Island and New England. Lyme disease is an infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria which is commonly spread by a tick bite. Left untreated it can cause chronic joint inflammation, palsy, and neurological impairment. Unfortunately, the lifecycle of an average tick is about two years. Therefore it is imperative that residents contract with dependable Long Island tick spraying companies to control the tick population in their yards and properties.

Organically Green offers tick control services throughout Long Island, from Great Neck to Huntington, to Sayville, to Port Jefferson, and the Hamptons and all towns in between. We provide effective Long Island tick spraying throughout the peak tick season, from May through August, however the nymphs appear as soon as the frost subsides, which can be as early as March. Given an extended summer, the threat of ticks can continue into the Fall. That is why until there is a hard frost, the heath threat from ticks bites continues. We invite property owners throughout the Island to contact our team of professionals today to learn more about how Organically Green’s responsive tick control applications can keep the Long Island tick population at bay season after season and provide safety for you and your family. Call today!

After a long winter, what Long Islander doesn’t want to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather? Not so fast. First, you need to remember that there are seasonal pests that will swarm as soon as the temperatures climb. By pests, we mean the health-threatening tick population. In case you’ve forgotten or are new to the region, ticks, especially deer ticks, can cause Lyme disease, which is debilitating and can cause long-term joint, heart, and nervous system health issues. This annual swarm activity does not have to sentence Long Island residents to house arrest until the dog days of Summer. Not if you contact Organically Green to discuss our effective tick control for Suffolk County and the rest of Long Island.

Organically Green offers effective tick control solutions for every Long Island home and business. We can provide a customized tick-spraying maintenance service to protect your home, property, family, and pets throughout the spring and summer months. Think about it – we routinely spray to keep the tick population at bay and you regain the use of your property. That means season after season enjoying your backyard for picnics, swimming, sunning, games, dining, and more all without concern for your personal, family’s, and pets’ safety. In addition to Lyme disease, ticks cause other illnesses such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Babesiosis, Powassan, and Ehrlichiosis. Why restrict your outdoor activities or risk infection when Organically Green’s tick control for Suffolk County and the region can alleviate the problem and any health concerns you may have.

We invite you to contact our team of horticulturalists today to discuss your needs. During our conversation, we can answer your questions and craft a customized plan of attack by deploying our tick control for Suffolk County solutions for your home or business. Speak with our team today! 

Many winter and cold spring weary Long Islanders haven’t thought much about tick spraying. Suffolk County however, has long been known as the Lyme disease capital of the region.That fact alone has caused many of us to rethink about protecting our families and pets by making our yards safer places to recreate this year. The good news is that regarding tick spraying, there is no time like the present to get started. 

Here’s another sobering fact regarding ticks on Long Island – the Center for Disease Control (CDC) states that more species of ticks have migrated to Northern states over the past twenty years. Along with this migration, known cases of numerous tick-borne diseases, most notably Lyme disease, have increased exponentially. That’s another reason why the benefits of tick spraying in Suffolk County are legion: this service reduces the spread of Lyme disease while keeping your families including our four-legged ‘children’ safe. Before another day goes by, contact Organically Green Horticultural Services to discuss a customized plan to keep ticks off your property, and away from your family and guests. 

Spray now, and ticks in their early nymphal stage, when this pest is most vulnerable, will likely reduce their numbers. However it is very important to continue to treat your property every 4 weeks from March into October and even, in some years, November. That is partly due to the fact that Long Island’s East End is home to a large deer population. It is a sobering fact, but deer ticks take two years to complete their life cycle. What that means to East End property owners is that they must remain ever vigilant and that tick spraying in Suffolk County must be continuous until hard freeze to be optimally effective. Contact Organically Green’s professionals as soon as possible to enjoy your yard all year. 

Think about that: being able to use your property, especially your backyard without having to wear slacks and douse yourself with bug repellant. Ticks swarm during those first few warm Spring days, especially when the weather is humid and the ground is damp. But their threat remains all season. Until Organically Green’s technicians can provide our tick spraying services we recommend that you take the following precautions:

• Discourage wildlife from entering your property. Raccoons, deer, rodents, and even neighborhood dogs are likely hosts for ticks hitching a ride into your backyard. How? Reconsider where you stack your firewood. Placed inside an enclosure such as a shed is best to ensure that it stays dry as it ages. This will also reduce the possibility of  rodents (mice, squirrels, chipmunks- all known tick carriers) from nesting in the stack. Remove any disused items from the yard including lawn furniture that has wintered outdoors as ticks may have found these items ideal hiding places.
• Keep grass short and well groomed.

The best benefit for tick spraying in Suffolk County at the onset of the tick season, is that once this pest has been controlled, you’ll benefit from a care-free summer without compromise. Take back your property and enjoy the 2022 summer season! While we think of it, Nassau County, especially along the North Shore, has its share of ticks as well. Do not take chances with your family’s health and wellbeing. Wherever you live on Long Island, call Organically Green at 631-467-7999 today!

Living in the Hamptons is like nowhere else. The region’s scenic beauty is unmatched anywhere. Its beaches are pristine, the locality supports a renowned wine industry, and its tourism draws visitors from around the world. Unfortunately, in this paradise, there is the threat of an annual tick infestation that cannot be ignored. Deer, beautiful, graceful, and prolific, are nevertheless unwitting hosts to deer tick parasites who not only spread Lyme disease but also lesser known diseases such as Powassan, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, and Ehrlichiosis. To prevent the spread of tick borne illnesses, many residents will search online for “tick control hamptons”. That is a fine start, but the only name they need in their cell phone contacts is Organically Green Horticultural Services. 

Ask your most discriminating friends and neighbors and they will recommend Organically Green for the most reliable tick control in the Hamptons. We offer effective organic and chemical spray programs designed to rout any potential infestations as well as to remediate an existing tick problem. Our goal: enable you, your family, and your guests to enjoy your property season after season. In addition our ISA-certified arborists provide horticultural services that include plant healthcare diagnostic consulting, monitoring, and tree root growth enhancement services.

Local residents should never be at a loss when locating the best local company that offers tick control. Hamptons residents who require excellence in customer service as well as a tick control program specifically designed to meet their needs, turn to the licensed professionals at Organically Green. Across the Island, as well as the North and South Forks, our company is known for our uncompromising attention to remediate our clients’ pest control needs. To request a tick control estimate, contact us today.

Many residents of Suffolk county assume that local authorities will spray common areas against potential tick infestations. However, tick spraying in Suffolk County by the municipality is not sufficient in scale nor continuous to effectively combat the spread of ticks in every neighborhood. With the constant threat of Lyme disease throughout Long Island’s East End, the best way to ensure your family’s safety outdoors is to mount your own annual Spring, Summer and Fall tick prevention program with the assistance of the pros at Organically Green.

The tick population begins to multiply rapidly at the onset of warmer weather and continues until temperatures drop to near freezing in the Fall. That’s why we suggest a monthly campaign beginning in March through the first week in December. Organically Green’s team of licensed professionals will assess your property, make recommendations (such as removing any piles of yard waste and/or leaf litter where ticks can breed), then apply your choice of preventative measures as your customized tick spraying in Suffolk county program specifically tailored to your requirements. 

It is important not to rely on local municipalities to control the spread of ticks in your neighborhood. Instead, to ensure a healthy and happy Spring, Summer, and Fall season enjoying outdoor activities, consult with our team now. In addition to effective tick spraying in Suffolk county to prevent infestations, Organically Green offers a range of horticultural services from our offices in the Hamptons, the North Fork, and across the County to the towns of Huntington and Oyster Bay. These services include plant health care services, deep root fertilization, tree/shrub spraying, and deer repellent services. Before the tick season hits full stride, we invite you to schedule your consultation with our professionals today.