These Little Known Facts About Ticks Will Surprise You!
The Lyme Awareness Month (May) in North America has helped to create awareness about ticks and their harmful effects on human beings. That means that like most people, you know that these bugs are blood-suckers. You also know they have […]
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Ticks and Lyme Disease: This Information Will Empower You
In the recent past, efforts towards creating awareness about Lyme Disease have increased. Even so, it is never a waste of time to remind yourself of the risks, incidences, and preventive measures that are helpful. This is especially so for […]
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Ticks Are Bad News For Your Pets – Here’s What To Do About Them
In the animal kingdom, you’d imagine that the largest animals are the most dangerous. Well, it also turns out that the tiny ones can be a threat too. The mosquito, for example, is the deadliest animal in the world. This […]
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Backyard Bug Patrol Receives Glowing 5-Star Review on Google
Backyard Bug Patrol is pleased to announce that it has recently received a glowing 5-star review from a customer on Google Maps.
Prevent Lyme Disease with Tick Control Services from Backyard Bug Patrol
In her review, Katherine Beckett-Goodwin said, “We love the […]
Dr. Torres Discusses Tick-Borne Illnesses On The Today Show
This is a great video segment that the Today Show ran. While it’s national in scope, it definately applies the Virginia and Maryland neighborhoods that we service.
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Were Ticks Intended To Be Used As Bioweapons? A Follow Up
I can’t say I’m big on conspiracy theories but given the fact that a member of Congress recently got involved and we have a number of government/military research facilities in Frederick, Reston and other areas in the Virginia, Maryland DMV, […]
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No Such Thing As “Just A Tick Bite”
Good old Ben Franklin said “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. While a lot has changed in the nearly 300 years since he stated this, a lot has stayed the same. When it comes to ticks, […]
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Man Finds Tick On His Eye
Here’s a story that will make you squirm! Imagine a tick attaching itself to your eyeball. Yes! You did read that correctly. An encounter with a tick isn’t a pleasant one, but this Kentucky man got more than he bargained […]
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Were Ticks Intended To Be Used As Bioweapons?
Ticks can be deadly. They transmit disease and can cause serious illness or even death. However, there might be another dangerous factor to add into the equation. This week House lawmakers have made an amendment to the National Defense Authorization […]
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Asian Longhorned Tick Can Breed Alone
The Asian longhorned tick is a relatively new species of tick in the United States. At present, its population is relatively low here, however, that could change quite significantly because these little critters don’t even need to find a mate […]
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