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...
by backyarddefenders | Apr 9, 2018 | Lyme Disease
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...
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...
by backyarddefenders | Mar 4, 2018 | Tick Treatment
Tips, Tricks, and A Tick Treatment Program to Get Your Family Through an Early Spring After an unpredictable winter, warmer weather is making a return. But the warmer weather signals a little something different to families and pet owners: tick season. Now is the...