Ticks are going to continue being a major problem. It rarely ever gets cold enough that they have to take a break. Contrary to popular belief, they do just fine after heavy rain. That means they’re just as active as they’d normally be. Tick prevention and knowing your tick removal is a must – you […]
Read MoreThe Lone Star Tick is making its presence known among Florida ticks. The Lone Star Tick is actually named for the cream-colored splotch on its back. Though it can be found in the Lone Star state of Texas, you’ll also find it expanding its territory across North America – including Florida. Rising temperatures across the […]
Read MoreThe Gulf Coast Tick is a particularly nasty breed of tick. They’re plentiful and can transmit a wide range of diseases when they bite and feed on people and pets. Gulf Coast Ticks will bite anywhere, but there is evidence that they prefer to bite in the ears of host animals, including people. Males may […]
Read MoreThe warmth of summer is closing in fast, and that can only mean one thing – it’s time to start being concerned about ticks. The more often you’re outside to enjoy the beauty and warmth of a Florida summer, the more likely you are to be plagued by these pests. Given the number of diseases […]
Read MorePests, as everyone knows, are just a part of life. Though we may wish we could live in a world free of pests, this is not the case. Pests of various sorts are always close by and seem all too eager to put a damper on things. Out of all the different types of pests […]
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