Ticks have been in the news lately, including CDC bulletins, outdoor enthusiast magazines, and medical journals. Ticks and tick illnesses are on the rise here in New York State. We must be diligent and somewhat aggressive in our habits when enjoying our backyards,...
We know pests. We also know that one-time pest control can provide a pest-free environment for your graduation party or holiday picnic. Mosquitos, ticks, and bees can put a damper on even the best of parties or picnics. Ticks and mosquitoes carry disease. Diseases...
Dogs and outdoor cats are happy to be outside. The weather is spectacular in Upstate New York. The cool morning breeze turns into warm and sunny afternoons. While our pets play in the yard and enjoy long walks, pests may be hopping along for the ride. Let’s talk...
The truth is quite simple. Ticks and tick-borne diseases are a significant health problem for New Yorkers. The three most common types found in New York State are the deer (black-legged) tick, the American dog tick, and the lone star tick. Only deer ticks can carry...
With all the events going on in our lives, our families, and our home towns, being at home with a few close friends and family are just the ticket we need to celebrate the 4th of July. COVID-19 has presented a challenge to celebrating the traditions associated with...
If you are like every other summertime picnic goer and Frisbee champion, you have felt the sting and itch of a mosquito or tick bite. Ticks and mosquitos thrive in the summer months in New York and New England. Exposure to them can present a risk of infection or...
The bugs think it's spring! Yes, sudden, unexpected warm weather can affect common household pests, and some nuisance wildlife. In a large section of the northeast this past weekend, some cities experienced temperatures between 65-75 degrees. This warm gift to humans,...
Let's start at the beginning, what is a tick? Ticks are classified under the umbrella category of Arachnida,also encompassing spiders. Ticks have been on the earth for nearly 90 million years and require blood to live and reproduce. Interestingly enough, they do not...
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