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...
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 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 | 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...
