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 | 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 30, 2018 | Lyme Disease
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...
