Ticks and tick bites are among the drawbacks of summer. With their tiny size, how easy it is not to realize you have been bitten, and the diseases they can transmit (Lyme Disease is just one)… ticks can be a serious issue for outdoor activities. … [Read more...] about Tick Bite Prevention Tips
Ticks
What Happens If You Are Bit By a Lone Star Tick?
When people hear the word “tick” they often think of deer ticks and the most common health risk they transmit – Lyme disease. However, Lone Star ticks (which originally were predominantly in the southeast) have been migrating north, ranging from Maine to … [Read more...] about What Happens If You Are Bit By a Lone Star Tick?
Handy Guide to Ticks on Long Island
The risk for tick bites and the diseases they carry are higher than usual this year since COVID-19 means more people are spending time at home – not vacationing, going to fairs, or other similar activities. Since ticks have been found in Long Island … [Read more...] about Handy Guide to Ticks on Long Island
Tick Encounters: What You Should Know
Warm weather on Long Island means ticks, even in your backyard. That's an even greater concern this year with COVID-19 keeping people at home – and that means a greater risk for Lyme disease. … [Read more...] about Tick Encounters: What You Should Know
It’s March: Time to Prepare for Tick Control
As the weather gets warmer, tick season begins. More than just a nuisance, the diseases ticks frequently carry can make them a threat to the health of your family and your pets. That’s why it’s important to start tick control as soon as the tick season … [Read more...] about It’s March: Time to Prepare for Tick Control