Lyme Cases Soar 168% in Michigan, Wisconsin Hits Record High
Michigan has recorded a dramatic 168% increase in Lyme disease cases over the last five years — rising from 452 cases in 2020 to 1,215 in 2024. Anaplasmosis has surged …
Prevent Tick Bites by Choosing The Best Tick Repellent – Our Top 10 Picks
If you spend a lot of time outside like we do, the right repellent makes a difference. Poor choices can smell bad, hurt your eyes, bother your sinuses, irritate your …
The Right Way to Remove a Tick (and a Tool That Makes It Easier)
Done improperly, tick removal can actually increase the risk of infection. Since ticks can carry serious diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and anaplasmosis, it’s important to do …
New Research Reveals: How Acorns Predict Tick Booms (And Lyme Risk)
Recent ecological studies have found a compelling link between acorn production and the prevalence of ticks, particularly those carrying Lyme disease. Understanding this connection is important to anticipate and mitigate …
Ask The Expert: 6 of The Best Tips to Reduce Ticks in Your Yard
Ticks are more than just a pain in the neck to deal with —they’re vectors for serious illnesses like Lyme disease and Powassan virus. With tick populations on the rise …
How Can You Prevent Ticks in Your Backyard? Here’s Our Natural Method…
Spending time outdoors should feel relaxing, not like you’re walking into a tick minefield. If you’re tired of worrying about tick bites while gardening, playing with your kids, or letting …
16 Tick Questions Answered: How to Keep Ticks Off You, Your Pets, and Your Yard
Whether you’re hiking a wooded trail, playing with your dog in the yard, or simply spending time outdoors, protecting yourself from ticks should be incorporated into your routine. These tiny …
Common Questions About Tick Prevention for Pets and Humans
Ticks are more than just a nuisance—they’re carriers of serious diseases like Lyme disease, which is particularly prevalent in areas like Connecticut, where I live. With the arrival of warmer …
Review: Sawyer Permethrin Clothing Insect Repellent Spray
Each time I go out for a stroll around my yard, I quickly spray my boots with Sawyer Permethrin Spray – the peace of mind and repellant factor is reassuring. …
Those Cute Deer on Your Lawn Are Dropping Disease-Ridden Ticks in Your Yard
Sad, but true… Deer may have at least 10 to 50 female ticks attaching and dropping off each day through the fall and spring when adult ticks are active. Each …
DIY Tick Tubes: How We Make Ours for About 10 Cents Each (You Can Too)
If you live anywhere in the Northeast — or most of the U.S., really — you’ve probably noticed that ticks are more than just a nuisance. They’re a genuine health …
Top Tick Prevention Products for 2025 and Where to Find Them
Whether you’re hiking in the woods, hanging out in the backyard, or simply walking your dog, ticks are a real concern. These tiny pests can carry Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain …
Don’t Believe The Tick Myths, 5 Common Myths Debunked
Learn how to stay protected from ticks with these debunked tick myths! Don’t believe the misconception that ticks fall out of trees or that all ticks carry diseases. Discover the …
Review: Do Owl Decoys Really Work? My 1-Month Backyard Test
When squirrels began climbing our large cedar tree and stripping away big sections of bark, I knew I had to intervene. Not only was the tree at risk of permanent …
Risk of Meat Allergy After Tick Bite May Be Higher Than Thought
The tick menace is even worse than we thought. A pair of new studies this month suggests that there are more tick species out there in the U.S. that can …
What To Apply On Your Yard That’s Both Kid And Pet Friendly?
My research has led me to check out Wondercide. An all-natural cedar spray that appears to work well for reducing the flea and tick population. Hundreds of 5 star …
The Hidden Dangers: 7 Diseases You Can Get from Ticks
When most people think of ticks, they immediately think of Lyme disease—and with good reason. But Lyme is just the tip of the iceberg. Ticks can transmit a wide range …
Can You Spot The Deer Tick? Video Shows You How To Prevent Bites
This short but essential video delivers an important message about deer ticks and simple steps you can take to protect yourself. It highlights just how incredibly tiny these ticks are—often …
The 10 Most Common Questions About Tick Prevention—Answered
As the weather warms up and more people head outside to hike, garden, or just enjoy the sun, concerns about ticks rise too. These tiny creatures can pose big health …