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 | Aug 28, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention, Uncategorized
Fighting against the tide of ticks in your yard may feel like an uphill battle. So many animals spread the tiny blood-suckers. Deer, mice, squirrels, dogs, and cats can all help ticks along their invasion route. It may be tempting to make your yard inhospitable to all...
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 | 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...
