by backyarddefenders | May 3, 2018 | Tick Treatment
Stopping Tick Bites on Your Furry Family Members It can be frightening to snuggle up to your dog only to discover a tick embedded in their fur. Ticks are attracted to dogs, more so than humans, so it’s important you be on the lookout for the intruders. With proper...
by backyarddefenders | Apr 30, 2018 | Lyme Disease
Every year the number of Lyme disease cases continues to grow. The CDC says that there are 30,000 cases reported each year, and that number is expected to rise as the deer tick season and its habitat spreads. The warmer weather associated with global climate change...
by backyarddefenders | Apr 27, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
Everyone in Massachusetts should know their ticks. Being able to identify a deer tick versus a dog tick could mean the difference between having to visit the doctor or breathing a sigh of relief. Ticks are on the move right now and it’s expected to be an active...
by backyarddefenders | Apr 19, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
Understanding Ticks Will Lead to Better Bite Prevention It’s a myth that cold weather will kill a tick. The cold weather will make them dormant for a bit, but as soon as the weather warms up, ticks will be active once again. Prevention and yard treatment is the most...
by backyarddefenders | Apr 17, 2018 | Tick Treatment
Full Tick Removal Doesn’t End Once The Tick is Gone! Here are The Next Steps to Stopping an Infection Your kids have been playing in the yard all afternoon; it’s the perfect time of year for it, with the temperatures warming up a bit. At bath time you notice a tiny...
