31 May 2022
Lonestar Tick

Lone Star ticks are risky business: Be careful

Concerned about ticks? With so much media coverage about the dangers of ticks, you’re probably aware of how harmful these arachnids can be. Among the most troublesome is the Lone Star tick. Here’s a short FAQ: Why should I worry? While the Lone Star tick does not transmit Lyme disease, it can transmit Rocky Mountain […]

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12 Jun 2018

What are Gulf Coast Ticks and Can You Prevent Them?

What are Gulf Coast ticks? Gulf Coast Ticks are a reddish-brown tick species. You can recognize them by this coloration, and a variety of whitish patterns on their backs. The most common area for them to be found is the Southeast, and Florida is prime territory for them. We have one of the longest tick […]

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15 Sep 2015

Lone Star Tick Prevention

Worried about ticks? You probably should be. With so much media coverage concerning the dangers of ticks, it’s unlikely you don’t know about how dangerous these arachnids can cause. Among the worst offenders is the Lone Star Tick. This FAQ may help you understand more about them. Why Should I Worry? While the Lone Star […]

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29 Jul 2014

Summer Means Ticks: Preventing the Problem

Recent reports from the University of Florida suggest that the rate of growth for tick-borne diseases in Florida have increase more than 150 percent in the last decade alone, putting the state in the top twenty in the nation for the number of annually reported cases.  The last thing you want is to end up […]

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