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...
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...
Controlling pest populations isn’t just about keeping gross critters off your property, it can also be about controlling the spread of dangerous diseases. Ticks pose this kind of danger since they are well-known transmitters of Lyme disease, a potentially...
Our mild climate in South Texas means we can enjoy the outdoors year-round. However, the joy of being outdoors is sadly accompanied by the dangers of ticks. Now more than ever, these small, blood-sucking arachnids are present in our yards, on our playgrounds, and in...
Ticks are small blood-sucking bugs that attach themselves to a host and feed until they’re full. There are four species in particular that are most common in the Greater Houston area. Lone Star Tick These ticks live in wooded areas with thick underbrush and high...
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