How Long Do Ticks Live?

Ticks are not a sight that anyone wants to see, whether it’s in their home, on themselves, or on their pets. People and pets can unknowingly pick up these pesky parasites while walking through tall grass and other areas of heavy vegetation where conditions are...

The Most Common Ticks in San Antonio: Prevention and Risks

If you live in San Antonio, it’s essential to be aware of the various types of ticks within the area, and the diseases they can transmit. They run rampant in the city, while the most common ticks in San Antonio are known carriers of Lyme-causing bacteria. Ticks...

Keeping Fleas and Ticks Out of Your Lewisville Lawn

Fleas and ticks are tiny parasites that feed on blood. They are small and often hard to spot but can cause significant harm to humans and pets. Though they ingest only tiny amounts of blood, fleas and ticks are dangerous pests that can spread various blood-borne...

Ticks & Dangerous Disease: What Everyone In San Antonio Needs To Know

The Blacklegged tick, also known as the deer tick, is a well-known biting arachnid that gets its name from its long black limbs and tendency to make its home on the skin of white-tailed deer. These hungry critters attach themselves to warm-blooded animals and make a...

What You Need To Know About The Fleas & Ticks Around Dallas

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that illnesses associated with flea, tick, and mosquito bites continue to rise across the United States. The climate in northern Texas is accommodating to these types of pests, particularly during...

The Answer To San Antonio’s Most Pressing Tick Questions

Is there anything worse than coming inside and finding a tick latched onto your skin? Just the thought of having to pull it out is bad enough. Add the fact that it could be carrying any number of dangerous diseases–and the experience gets much worse. If you...

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