by backyarddefenders | Apr 12, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
It’s finally spring – This wonderful time of year brings renewal, fresh air, blooming trees and flowers, time spent in the garden, walks in the woods, and unfortunately, ticks. More time spent outside means more contact with ticks, especially in the spring....
by backyarddefenders | Apr 9, 2018 | Lyme Disease
Springtime means that we are all about to spend a lot more time outside. With increased outside activity, comes the need to take precautions and protect ourselves from dangerous insects we might encounter. You can reduce your chances of getting diseases, such as Lyme...
by backyarddefenders | Mar 27, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
As the sunshine of a new spring is upon us, most New Englanders cannot wait to get outside and enjoy the beauty of our state, particularly after a long harsh winter. Unfortunately, some of the greatest dangers to our health and well-being are literally hiding in plain...
by backyarddefenders | Mar 4, 2018 | Lyme Disease
The state of Massachusetts is home to a beautiful array of wildlife and natural beauty. Unfortunately, this is also the perfect environment for the deer ticks that are known to spread Lyme disease. How Do Ticks Spread Lyme Disease? Lyme disease bacteria is spread...
by backyarddefenders | Mar 4, 2018 | Tick Treatment
Tips, Tricks, and A Tick Treatment Program to Get Your Family Through an Early Spring After an unpredictable winter, warmer weather is making a return. But the warmer weather signals a little something different to families and pet owners: tick season. Now is the...
