How to Spot Lyme Disease Symptoms

How to Spot Lyme Disease Symptoms

At Backyard Defenders, we are dedicated to providing relevant and helpful tick and mosquito resources to our community. To help keep you safe from the dangers of Lyme disease, we’ve compiled a list of early and long-term Lyme disease symptoms below. How is Lyme...
Spring is Prime Time for Deer Tick Bites

Spring is Prime Time for Deer Tick Bites

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...
How to Check for Ticks This Spring

How to Check for Ticks This Spring

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...