by backyarddefenders | Jul 10, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that diseases from ticks and mosquitoes are climbing to record highs. A look at the actual numbers is staggering: From 2004 to 2016, the number of tick-borne disease cases grew from 22,527 to 48,610 During...
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...
by backyarddefenders | Jul 3, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
Summertime means extra time spent in your backyard, but harmful pests like mosquitoes and ticks can often make this unbearable. However, taking advantage of a mosquito and tick treatment program has its many perks, including making your backyard enjoyable again. Still...
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 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...
