by backyarddefenders | Mar 9, 2024 | Tick Treatment
Trying to identify the type of tick found on your loved one or pet? Two of the most common types of ticks in New England are dog ticks and deer ticks. Thankfully, there are several ways to spot the difference between these two species. #1. Size One of the most...
by backyarddefenders | Jul 29, 2019 | Tick Treatment, Uncategorized
Worried about how to protect your dog from ticks this season? At Backyard Defenders, we are proud to share a few helpful tips on how to prevent ticks from preying on your pets. These steps should be followed from early spring to late fall of each year and should...
by backyarddefenders | Mar 19, 2019 | Tick Treatment
Worried about Lyme disease this tick season? At Backyard Defenders, we are dedicated to helping our customers avoid Lyme disease and the harmful deer ticks that carry this illness. So, here are a few of the best ways to keep ticks out of your house and off of your...
by backyarddefenders | Jul 24, 2018 | Tick Treatment
We’ve been in the midst of tick season since spring, but July is actually the most dangerous month to encounter deer ticks. The reason for the high probability of encounters has to do with the deer tick’s life cycle. Deer Tick Nymph Season The deer tick nymph 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 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...
