Winter Season

We will be stopping all services from now through the winter. We start again in spring, early March 2021. You can still sign up for 2021 services through this website via “Take Action” button or contact us via email, call/ TEXT or message us on social media. Check out our content, videos & pictures on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & now on Tik Tok. We wish all of you & your families Happy Holidays!

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Ticks do not die off during the winter. They dig in to go dormant until it gets warm again.

FALL 2020

Fall is a beautiful and colorful time in Connecticut. it is also when ticks start to be more active. Be very careful and take proper precautions during the fall season. Keep leaves clear off the property and lawn. When discarding leaf piles make sue to place them as far away off the property or have them bagged up. Wear long pants and long sleeves while cleaning. Most of all thoroughly check yourself after for ticks when you get back inside to change clothes. For more info simply visit ct.gov/ticks

Treat your property this fall. Contact us at the info below today.

Safeside Treatments LLC

Call or TEXT 860-477-4189

Email safesidetreatments@gmail.com

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West Nile Virus Found in CT 2020

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) announced Wednesday that three more Connecticut residents have tested positive for West Nile virus infection.According to a release, the residents are from Fairfield County -- Danbury, Newtown and Greenwich to be exact.The test results bring the state's total for this season to four human WNV cases.Officials say two of the patients, between the ages of 20-39 became ill in the second week of August and are recovering.One of them experienced headache and fever, while the other was diagnosed with West Nile encephalitis.The third patient, from Greenwich is and became ill in the last week of August. They were hospitalized with West Nile encephalitis, and is recovering.DPH said laboratory tests confirmed the presence of antibodies to WNV in all three patients.Officials urge Connecticut residents to take actions to prevent mosquito bites, while heading outdoors for the last days of summer.“Mosquitoes are most active around the time of sunset and sunrise, and you can get very sick from West Nile Virus or other mosquito borne illnesses if you are not careful," DPH Acting Commissioner Deidre Gifford, MD MPH said. "This goes for any age, though anyone over the age of 60 is at greater risk. Using insect repellent, covering bare skin, and avoiding being outdoors during the hours of dusk and dawn are effective ways to help keep you from being bitten by mosquitoes. The risk of WNV doesn’t end until the first hard frost of fall.”Connecticut saw its first human case of West Nile-associated illness in the 2020 season on August 17.Officials said that person, between 40-49 years of age, may have been exposed to the virus in the Newington/Wethersfield area.

SOURCE: FOX 61 NEWS

LINK: https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/dph-three-fairfield-county-residents-west-nile-virus

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MOSQUITO ?

What is an Asian Tiger Mosquito?

Asian tiger mosquitoes, also known as forest mosquitoes, are an exotic species that get their "tiger" name from the single white stripe down the center of their head and back. Originally from Southeast Asia, this daytime-biting insect can transmit harmful diseases like Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Zika virus, West Nile virus, Chikungunya and dengue fever. Read on to learn more Asian tiger mosquito facts and prevention.

This type of mosquito has been spotted this year in the mid west and is possibly making its way east towards New England. Its been spotted in Michigan where scientists, entomologist and biologists have been desperately trying to track their movement. If you have seen it please immediately report it to our local DEEP Department of Energy Environmental Protection. You can also report it on social media at #AppMosquitoAlert or simply go to ct.gov/mosquito for more info on reporting this invasive species. Below is a picture and distinctive description on its appearance.

CONTACT US ANYTIME: CALL OR TEXT 860-477-4189 or Email us at Safesidetreatments@gmail.com if you do happen to see this mosquito. If you have been having issues on your property with gnats, biting flies or mosquitoes consider treating your property.

Connecticut Reopening in 2020

The state is finally opening back up. below is the link as well as different phases of the official reopening of Connecticut. Many stores, small businesses, restaurants and gyms really needed this. If you can please support your local CT businesses any way you can. You can still help even if you cannot purchase services, goods or order food there are other ways you can help.. A simple online review, referral to friends or family, and even a like on social media can help many local businesses stay open. We truly are all in this together not just as a country but also as humans. We hope all of you have made it through this pandemic with your health and finances intact. our thoughts and prayers go out to all who lost loved ones, their health, business and finances.

Sincerely,

Safeside Treatments LLC

LINK BELOW: WFSB.com

>>>> https://www.wfsb.com/news/gov-lamont-releases-phase-2-3-reopening-plans/article_c3665480-9ade-11ea-9f22-9f6d7e645482.html <<<<

WE WILL ALL GET THROUGH THIS EPIDEMIC TOGETHER

We hope everyone out there across Connecticut and the nation is staying strong, healthy and safe. Although more tough times are ahead we cannot let this virus be the end of us. Many families, elderly people and businesses are all struggling. But its during these tough times is when people unite and help each other the most. We need to do our part to help, endure and rebuild. We will all get through this horrible outbreak and hardships together.

We are now giving FREE Mosquito Treatments with each tick control application for all new clients that sign up for the 2020 season. We hope to help our local CT community anyway we can as everyone struggles financially in one way or another. We appreciate all the essential workers out there everyday in the front lines risking it all to do their duties. From postal workers, police, fire fighters and the brave medical workers like nurses. Thank you all very much. From our Safeside Treatments family to yours please stay healthy and be safe.

Sincerely,

Safeside Treatments LLC

Practicing Social Distancing, Services & Taking Payments

The U.S. government and our Connecticut Governor has issued social distancing for everyone due to the virus outbreak. We will practice this and take all proper precautions here at Safeside Treatments LLC. We do not need to come out to the property to do estimates or meet clients to take payments personally. We offer quick online estimates as well as payments. We easily email you a bill after each treatment where you have an option to pay however you want online. We take all major forms of payments including Visa or Pay Pal. We can also take payment over the phone.

After each application we leave a hard copy of the invoice with specific customized notes regarding the services in a bag to hang on the front door of your home. No need to have physical contact with us during or after each service. This protects both us and our clients during this Corona Virus outbreak. If you have any questions you can reach us on social media, email, call or text us anytime. Please stay safe out there!!!

Safeside Treatments LLC

@safesidetreatments #safesidetreatments Call/Text 860-477-4189

Safeside Treatments LLC & The Corona Virus

Although things are very chaotic and crazy right now Safeside Treatments LLC will continue with our 2020 season protecting families from harmful ticks & mosquitoes. Its true that Covid19 virus is spreading but that does not mean Lyme Disease or EEE Eastern Equine Encephalitis will take a step back. These viruses are all major threats to us humans and pets. It is still very important to treat your properties from these harmful pests. The last thing we need is another EEE out break in CT just like what happened in 2018 claiming many lives on top of this deadly Covid19.

Our official start date is Monday March 23rd 2020. We have already scheduled our first treatments for March into April. Sign up and book your spring treatments with us today as our schedule is filling up fast. Ask about a FREE all organic mosquito control with your spring organic tick control application for new clients. Follow us on social media @safesidetreatments #safesidetreatments Lets all do our part to stop this virus. “We are all in this together and we will get through this together”

Click Links Below to find out more info on the latest Corona Virus updates town by town in Connecticut by CTPost.com & WFSB.com

https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Town-by-town-breakdown-Coronavirus-cases-in-CT-15148619.php

https://www.wfsb.com/news/the-latest-covid--cases-rise-to/article_54edec52-67ad-11ea-8482-877cb5d00dcd.html

U.S. Tick Map

This map shows the parts of the country where where black legged ticks thrive. Black legged ticks otherwise known as deer ticks here in Connecticut are responsible for transmitting Lyme Disease to humans. Today there is an increasing number of Lyme Disease cases all throughout Connecticut as well as across the nation. The CDC only expects this number to to get worse as time goes on.

Below is an article by CDC.gov about current status on tick surveillance in the U.S.

https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/surveillance/index.html

NY Times Article On Moose & Ticks

Check out this interesting NY Times article on how warm winters affect how ticks and animals interact. Whether or not Climate Change or Global Warming is to blame it is still a fact that the tick population is rising every year. Click the link below to read more.

Article Written by: Kendra Pierre-Louis

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/18/climate/moose-ticks.html