Vampire Ticks

Through tales of folklore, Vampires have been popular creatures that for many years have spread fear through horror films, novels and let’s not forget those Halloween costumes. Their blood sucking antics are what scare us the most.
These fictitious creations may not […]

Due Diligence for your Dog when it comes to Ticks

When you become a dog owner it’s a huge but rewarding responsibility. There’s nothing better than your four legged companion by your side as you take a stroll whatever the weather. Their excitement to be outdoors puts a smile on […]

Tick Prevention for you and your Pets

With tick season upon us the more we can do to reduce our exposure to these tiny disease spreading creatures, the better. As the warmer temperatures arrive we want to be spending more time outdoors and being at one with […]

Pet Owners: Ticks Just Got Meaner

When we think of ticks, the first kind that springs to mind for most of us is the Deer tick, the pest responsible for the transmission of Lyme disease. However, there are other species of tick that are out there […]

Creepy Crawly Christmas Gifts

Merry Christmas! Tomorrow as we celebrate the festive season in style, there may also be another tiny creature having a party all of their own…in your Christmas tree.
Watch for ticks on the Xmas tree this year, health officials warn
New York […]

Ticks Cause Moose Decline

When we hear about the decline in population of natures well loved animals, it’s a sad topic for discussion. When we hear that the reason for the decline is partially down to those little disease spreading arachnids called ticks, we […]

Ticks Could Turn Halloween Into Your Worst Nightmare

Halloween is on the horizon! It’s that time of year when we add a little ‘spooky’ into our lives. We decorate our houses, our yards and have some fun with costume creations. We get involved in old age traditions such […]

Ticks Are Here To Stay

Have you ever wondered why ticks spread disease? Have you thought about how many diseases they can spread? Did you know that many people are unaware that ticks are actually a threat to our health? That’s right… there are many […]

Pet Owners, Can You Help With Important Tick Research?

Pet owners can now help researchers to gather information on the hitchhikers that are often found on their pet pooches. It’s common for your dog to pick up ticks when you take it out for a walk, so not only […]

What Do We Know About Ticks?

We know that ticks are responsible for the spread of diseases such as Lyme and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and that these diseases can potentially be a severe threat to our health. We know they are tiny, we know they […]