Night, Night! Don’t Get A Tick Bite!

If you are reading this just before you head off to bed, you might want to reconsider, because this post has the potential to give you nightmares. Instead of those things that go ‘bump’ in the night, what about those […]

Winter Ticks. Are They A Health Risk?

Have you heard of the winter tick?
Ticks are surviving longer into the winter months, and with that comes the potential of further exposure to these pests and Lyme disease. There are many different types of tick, some which can transmit […]

Tick Habitats: Where You Should Be Looking

Ticks are tiny. Ticks are dangerous. Ticks are not that far away from where you are right now! They like to hang out in places that we like to enjoy, so are you keeping a look out for these disease […]

Tick Technology On Your Phone

If you’re an iPhone or Android user, and conscious about ticks (which you should be!) then you might want to check out this useful app that’s been released. “What’s My Tick” can be used to identify species of tick, and importantly, […]

The Importance of Understanding Ticks

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 […]