by backyarddefenders | Jul 17, 2018 | Mosquito Treatment
Here in the U.S. mosquito season typically ends after Labor Day. That’s when cooler weather starts rolling in and helps control the population of the tiny bloodsuckers. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a bit of bad news. Mosquito Season...
by backyarddefenders | Jul 13, 2018 | Tick Treatment
It’s pretty much a nightmare scenario, ticks infesting your home. You know to be on the lookout for ticks in your yard and outdoors, but what if one hitches a ride inside? Can they create an infestation? Well the answer depends on the type of tick. Deer Tick Deer...
by backyarddefenders | Jul 10, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that diseases from ticks and mosquitoes are climbing to record highs. A look at the actual numbers is staggering: From 2004 to 2016, the number of tick-borne disease cases grew from 22,527 to 48,610 During...
by backyarddefenders | Jul 5, 2018 | Tick Treatment
It might sound like science fiction, but scientists are zeroing in on ticks for the cause of sudden allergies to red meat and dairy. According to NPR, red meat allergies are on the rise thanks to the lone star tick. Lone Star Tick and Alpha Gal The Lone Star tick used...
by backyarddefenders | Jul 3, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
Summertime means extra time spent in your backyard, but harmful pests like mosquitoes and ticks can often make this unbearable. However, taking advantage of a mosquito and tick treatment program has its many perks, including making your backyard enjoyable again. Still...
