by backyarddefenders | Jun 22, 2018 | Tick Treatment
It’s a sight that would make any parent’s stomach turn. Finding a tick on your child! Most parents spot the little buggers during bath time, and it’s understandable to have several moments of panic, after all we know ticks carry diseases. To stay calm, you’ll need a...
by backyarddefenders | Jun 1, 2018 | Tick Treatment
Ticks are nasty creatures that can really pack a punch if they bite you. They are swimming in bacteria and diseases; many that they are known to pass to humans. Right now, is the prime time for ticks to seek out human hosts. Here are the top 10 tick facts you need to...
by backyarddefenders | May 24, 2018 | Tick Treatment
Stern Warning From The CDC Means Everyone Should Assemble a Tick Kit By now you may have seen the warnings about this tick season from the Centers for Disease Control. The agency recently released a new report that shows diseases transmitted through tick bites are a...
by backyarddefenders | May 17, 2018 | Tick Treatment
It’s Not Just Disease That Ticks Carry, Their Bite is Harmful Ticks are known to harbor disease, but did you know their bites alone can be cause for concern? Some people have an allergy to their bite and can develop alarming symptoms. Everyone is aware that ticks can...
by backyarddefenders | May 3, 2018 | Tick Treatment
Stopping Tick Bites on Your Furry Family Members It can be frightening to snuggle up to your dog only to discover a tick embedded in their fur. Ticks are attracted to dogs, more so than humans, so it’s important you be on the lookout for the intruders. With proper...
by backyarddefenders | Apr 17, 2018 | Tick Treatment
Full Tick Removal Doesn’t End Once The Tick is Gone! Here are The Next Steps to Stopping an Infection Your kids have been playing in the yard all afternoon; it’s the perfect time of year for it, with the temperatures warming up a bit. At bath time you notice a tiny...
