LymeShield System Support

The pellet is a non-nutritive, grain-based substrate on which the USDA-approved vaccine is coated.

The MSDS for the Borrelia Burgdorferi Bacterin can be found under educational and marketing materials.

No. The pellet is designed to be non-nutritive and therefore contains minimal carbohydrates and protein.

No, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease in humans does not affect the health of the mice.

No, the pellets are specifically designed to have no nutritional value and therefore will not feed the mice.

A consumption study conducted by the state of Connecticut showed very strong pellet uptake (i.e., 80%) within hours of application. Further, the study showed that the mice return to the stations multiple times, for multiple feedings. SOURCE: http://www.ct.gov/caes.

In field trials, the deployment of the experimental LymeShield system shows a significant decrease in the number of infected ticks in the areas it was placed. SOURCE: http://www.ct.gov/caes.

The LymeShield System is the newest “tool in the toolbox” of an integrated tick-management program that includes both vector and animal-host control, along with other measures.

As with all pharmaceuticals for animals, this product has gone through an extensive review by the United States Department of Agriculture and no adverse events have been recorded during safety trials.

Yes, the vaccine is regulated by the USDA Center for Veterinarian Biologics under the name “Borrelia Burgdorferi Bacterin”.

No pesticide applicator license is required.

The station, if used correctly, will be locked by screws so a dog should not be able to access the pellets. There should be no adverse events if a pet should happen to eat the pellet.

If you have you or your customer have any concerns, please call 901-755-6868, your veterinarian, or a physician.