Alpha Gal Syndrome: Are Tick Bites Connected To This Illness?
Alpha Gal Syndrome, or AGS, is a red meat allergy that is triggered by a bite from a lone star tick. Thousands of people across the USA are actually affected by this, as seen by the fact that many people […]
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Ticks And Rodents: Three Perspectives On The Illnesses They Transmit
Tick-related illnesses are primarily transmitted through tick bites. Sounds obvious, right? However, not all tick bites are dangerous, as far as disease transmission is concerned. It takes an infected tick to transmit these illnesses. Some of the tick-related illnesses include […]
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What Do You Know About Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Tick control in Columbia, MD and any other part of the American continent is a major concern. That’s because these pests are disease vectors, transmitting deadly diseases if not managed properly. But for the residents of Columbia, MD, also named […]
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Meat Allergy from Tick Bite
If you are partial to a nice juicy steak, a succulent leg of lamb or just consider yourself to be a meat lover, then you might want to take a moment to read this article because your enjoyment may be […]
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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 […]
Lyme Disease Laws in Maryland
Lyme disease for many years has been so difficult to diagnose. The tick borne virus is transmitted when we receive a bite from an infected tick and the infection can incubate for some time, often not showing any obvious symptoms […]
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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 […]
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Lyme Disease – Prevention by Proactive Behavior
It’s that time of year when the number of reported cases of Lyme disease in humans appears to be on the rise. As the warmer climate arrives, the end of May and beginning of June are the months where there […]
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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 […]
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Enjoy a Tick Free BBQ
Most of us enjoy the time of year when we can take the cooking outside and fire up the BBQ. It’s a great opportunity to dine alfresco in the warmer months and it also has the added bonus that it […]
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