As Deer Multiply, So Do Ticks!
- Michelle Gibson
- Jun-25-2019
- Tick Control
The deer population in the United States has risen significantly over the last few years, which means we’re more likely to be in closer proximity to a deer than ever before. Unfortunately, with this growth, it also means another increase […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Understanding Ticks
- Michelle Gibson
- Oct-02-2018
- Tick Control
We know that ticks transmit diseases, but do we know why? If we understand how these pests can spread harmful bacteria, then we may be able to find more ways to prevent the transmission of harmful diseases and protect ourselves […]
Read MoreLyme Disease In Your Back Yard
- Michelle Gibson
- Aug-28-2018
- Tick Control
We would always recommend a yard spray when it comes to keeping ticks away from your home. However, to make your tick protection even more robust, there are a few added extra precautions you could take to keep these critters […]
Read MoreLong-horned Tick Potential To Transmit Lyme
- Michelle Gibson
- Aug-21-2018
- Virginia
The deer tick is well known for being the culprit in the transmission of tick borne Lyme disease. This debilitating virus that is spread through the bite of an infected tick, has been making its way across the United States, […]
Read MoreWhat Makes Ticks, Tick?
- Michelle Gibson
- Aug-14-2018
- Tick Control
Could your blood type turn a ticks stomach? Well, a recent study has revealed that some ticks may have a preference for a particular blood group, more than they do others. With the rising number of tick borne diseases, such […]
Read MoreWhat Are The Chances of Lyme Disease
- Michelle Gibson
- Jul-31-2018
- Tick Control
If you don’t already know by now, then we will say it again. Ticks are the carriers of the bacteria which causes Lyme disease. Therefore, if you have been bitten by a tick, the risk of becoming infected with Lyme […]
Read MoreTick Collection For Lyme Disease Analysis
- Michelle Gibson
- Jul-24-2018
- Tick Control
If you’ve been unfortunate enough to encounter a tick bite, what did you do with the tick after you had carefully removed it? A previous study urged those of us who had fallen victim to these pesky critters, to try […]
Read MoreLyme Disease. Is It A Bigger Threat Than We Realize?
- Michelle Gibson
- Jul-17-2018
- Tick Control
Lyme disease is a problem in the United States, but is it a bigger threat than we realize? A recent study has shown that many areas across the U.S, once believed to be safe from the species of tick that […]
Read MoreTicks Are On Their Travels
- Michelle Gibson
- Jun-28-2018
- Tick Control
There are may different types of tick, and we are discovering more and more exotic species as time goes on. This is causing concern, because along with this discovery, comes the threat of other tick borne diseases. These pests quite […]
Read More