Tick Prevention and Lyme Disease Symptoms
Tick prevention can be complicated. Ticks are sly, cunning little critters that are determined to wedge themselves inside the first warm-blooded host they cross paths with. If it sounds like...
Health Risks & Possible Danger
How to Prevent Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria borrelia burgdorferi which is transmitted by ticks. Not all ticks have this bacteria, but the Blacklegged tick is known to transmit it to...
Black Flies – What You Need To Know
What do you need to know about black flies? Well, they bite, and it hurts. Those bites leave itchy red bumps, so you’ll feel it if one does bite you....
Mosquito Diseases – Exploring Diseases Mosquitoes Carry
Mosquitoes are considered the most dangerous animal in the world. They can be found on every continent except Antarctica and their high numbers make mosquitoes nearly impossible to avoid. Mosquito-borne...
Protect Your Pets (and the Planet) from Poisons
First, if you think your pet has ingested any poison, don’t wait, call the 24/7 Animal Poison Control Center at 855-764-7661 or go to www.petpoisonhelpline.com. Protecting your pets is high...
What Do Mouse Droppings Look Like & How to Get Rid of Mice
Seeing a mouse in the house is upsetting, but finding out that a rodent infestation has been lurking in your home for a long time is even worse. Knowing how...
Pest Prevention and Control During Hurricane Season
Hurricane season starts June 1 and lasts through the end of November. August, September and October are typically the most active months for severe weather. As Hurricane Florence approaches the...
Do Spiders Bite? Identifying & Treating Spider Bites
How many times have you noticed a red bump on your skin and assumed it was a spider bite without knowing where it came from? Maybe you saw a spider...
Dangers Associated with Rat Poison
Rats can cause extensive damage to property. Rats can carry diseases and parasites. Most people choose to use lethal pesticides to rid their homes and properties of rodents. Before you decide to...
Terrors of the City
Alex Shippee In New York City, I was walking to a friend’s apartment and had a buddy’s girlfriend with me. It was late at night and in an intimidating neighborhood,...