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Ticks can attach to any part of the body, but they prefer warm, hidden spots like armpits, behind the ears, in joints, or in hair. They often crawl upward toward the head. After spending time in tick-prone areas, remove your clothes and use a mirror to check your body carefully for any signs of ticks.…
Summer is almost here, and that means spending more time outdoors. More outdoor time means more exposure to mosquitoes, ticks, and other biting insects. With the risk of pest-borne illnesses on the rise, we all want to choose the best possible product to repel the ticks and mosquitoes that spread them. Is There Anything Better…
You may have seen the recent headlines – an American citizen contracted the tick-borne Powassan virus (while traveling to Canada) and passed away upon returning home. While shocking, it isn’t surprising. Tick-borne illnesses are spreading into new regions – including parts of the northern U.S. – where there already have been fatalities. Powassan is still…
Do you ever feel like you’re a tick magnet? Do you seem to attract ticks every time you cut the grass or take a walk in the woods? Or, perhaps, you’re one of the lucky ones who rarely finds a tick on your clothes or skin. Why does it seem like ticks gravitate towards some…
When you find a tick on your skin or clothes… you may mentally retrace your steps, trying to figure out where you picked it up. You didn’t brush against tall grass or touch any plants, so how did it get there? Perhaps it jumped on you from a distance? How far can ticks jump, anyway?…
If you work outside in the summer, you’re well aware of the hazards: excessive heat, sun exposure, and pop-up storms. You may be ready for the threats posed by summer weather… but are you prepared for the problems caused by summer insects like ticks and mosquitoes? Outdoor workers are especially at risk because of your…
Ticks and mosquitoes are seasonal pests. Their quest for blood begins when temperatures reach above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and increases in severity as temperatures and humidity continue to rise. If you’re a homeowner living in Eastern Long Island or the Hamptons, you may be seeing tick and mosquito activity now. Reduce your chances of being…
If you’re a parent, then your child’s health is a top priority. We want our children to be active and enjoy the good weather through the spring, summer, and fall. Unfortunately, while the warm weather may be inviting… the warmth also brings about some pests that can cause serious harm. Bee, hornet, and wasp stings…
Spring is in the air. Which means it’s not only time to enjoy the warmer weather, but it’s also tick season. Ticks are most active on Long Island during the spring and fall months. This means it is important to dress appropriately when going out in areas where ticks are known to inhabit – as…
Icy roads, high heating bills, frozen pipes, shoveling snow. These are all concerns we deal with during a Long Island winter. But ticks? Do we need to worry about ticks in the heart of winter? The answer may come as an unpleasant surprise for you. Do Cold Winters Kill Ticks? Ticks are hardy creatures that…