by backyarddefenders | May 24, 2018 | Tick Treatment
Stern Warning From The CDC Means Everyone Should Assemble a Tick Kit By now you may have seen the warnings about this tick season from the Centers for Disease Control. The agency recently released a new report that shows diseases transmitted through tick bites are a...
by backyarddefenders | May 22, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
The weather is warming up and people up and down the northeast will be spending more and more time outside, but they won’t be alone. Billions of mosquitoes will want to join the outdoor party. For protection, many folks turn to DEET. It’s the best repellent on the...
by backyarddefenders | May 17, 2018 | Tick Treatment
It’s Not Just Disease That Ticks Carry, Their Bite is Harmful Ticks are known to harbor disease, but did you know their bites alone can be cause for concern? Some people have an allergy to their bite and can develop alarming symptoms. Everyone is aware that ticks can...
by backyarddefenders | May 15, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
When most people get bitten by a mosquito, it’s little more than a nuisance. However, for some people it’s much more serious than a tiny little bump. In rare cases, an allergic reaction can be so severe that mosquito bites can cause shortness of breath and other...
by backyarddefenders | May 8, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
Tick and Mosquito Related Illnesses Have Skyrocketed Over the Last 12 Years The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people not to take this tick and mosquito season lightly. The agency released a new report that shows diseases transmitted through...
