Tag: tick

Health alert: Is Lyme disease a real concern

Hanging out in the outdoors can expose us to any number of pests, from mosquitoes, to poison oak and ticks. Ticks, while small, can cause…

You found a tick: What to do now

One of the biggest concerns to exploring the outdoors is exposure. You are vulnerable to the elements, wildlife, the sun, and even run the risk…

Best plants for repelling unwanted bugs naturally

Summertime is perfect for spending time outside. You can’t do some gardening without contact with dirt and plants, but this also means having contact with…

Lyme disease: The North – South divide, stay safe

Each year we hear about more people getting ticks on them and then they run the risk of catching Lyme disease which is rather unpleasant…

Quick tick removal guide

With spring in full swing, the ticks are out and ready to bite! If you are unfortunate enough to get bitten by one of these…

Why Lyme Disease Is Common in the North – Rare in the South

Paul Pinkerton

Each year we hear about more people getting ticks on them and then they run the risk of catching Lyme disease which is rather unpleasant…