There’s a lot of scary things about ticks – they suck blood, they’re gross-looking, and they can carry a bunch of dangerous diseases like Lyme disease. They also live pretty much everywhere in the … [Read more...]
What Happens When a Tick Bites You: The Anatomy of a Tick Bite
Ever wonder what happens when a tick bites you? The tick's mouth is perfectly designed to pierce your skin, drink your blood, and stay in place for days on end. A Mouth Full of "Spears" The … [Read more...]
A Lyme Disease Vaccine Is Close, But Prevention Is Still the Best Cure
Valneva, a pharmaceutical company in France, has been conducting human trials for a vaccine against Lyme disease. The results look promising, but you should continue to rely on repellents and take … [Read more...]
Keeping Southern Bugs at Bay with Ben’s: The Mason-Dixon Experiment
We asked our friends at the Mason-Dixon Experiment how they keep their family bug free all summer, whether they're gardening, hunting, or just playing in the backyard. Check out their advice below! - … [Read more...]
How to Tick Check Your Child
I hope you are enjoying the great outdoors with your family this fall! To help you have lots of fun and safe experiences, here are some tips on keeping your kids safe and tick-free this autumn by … [Read more...]
Tick Diseases on the Rise: What You Need to Know
Are you are alarmed about tick diseases and the recent news reports that cite studies showing that ticks, mosquitoes, other biting insects, and the diseases they spread are all on the rise? Here is … [Read more...]