Be Proactive In Keeping Ticks Away From Those You Love
No one would want to suffer from a tick-borne illness, let alone have anyone in their family go through the same. But when one of you falls sick after a tick bite, it would feel worse when you know you’d […]
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Babesiosis: Another Tick-Borne Illness To Be Aware Of
What is babesiosis? The name may make it sound like it’s a babyish thing (babe) with the idea that there’s nothing to worry about. The truth is quite the opposite! Babesiosis is not a fancy way to call your baby. […]
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Ticks: Their Roles and Response To Environmental Changes
If you have experienced Lyme Disease, you know that ticks are treacherous pests. The diseases they transmit can lead to life-long health challenges. Worse still, they can cause death. There is no doubt that any person who has suffered from […]
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Lyme Disease and Your Dog: How To Take Care Of Your Pet’s Health
Ticks can be a real pain for you and your household. These pests pose a threat to your health and that of your pets. Did you know that your dog faces the same risk of contracting Lyme Disease as you […]
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What You Didn’t Know About Ticks and Mental Health in Lovettsville, VA
There’s a lot more to ticks than meets the eye. These millimeter-sized bugs come with huge problems. Quite certainly, you won’t miss that irritating itch and the resulting rash. However, various species carry different kinds of infections. Some of them […]
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A Tick-Related Disease Glenelg, MD Residents Should Be Wary Of
You would think that the 2-year life cycle of a tick limits its chances of causing harm. Unfortunately, this is not the case. A single female tick can lay up to 10,000 eggs. Moreover, it is during the nymph stage […]
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Why Increasing Tick Awareness In Highland, MD Is A Good Idea
In a world where good health seems to be elusive, it is important to keep yourself out of harm’s way. Unfortunately, there are lots of pathogens all over Howard County. In fact, if you were told just how many health […]
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A Heads-Up For Bristow, VA Residents: It’s Tick Season
The environment is full of bugs and microscopic organisms. Their presence creates an ecological balance which is important for all living beings. Just like Mufasa told Simba in The Lion King, they are all part of “the great circle of […]
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Don’t Let Deer Ticks in Clifton, VA Tick You Off
Did you know that deer ticks are prevalent all over the Eastern US? Or that adult deer ticks are always looking for a potential host all year round (including winter if the temperature is anything higher than freezing)? Are you […]
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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 […]
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