4 Types of Common Ticks and How to Identify Them
A New Threat to Mass' Dairy and Livestock Industries...TICKS!
The Asian Longhorned Tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) first appeared in the U.S. just one year ago in New Jersey has caused much concern among researchers. Over the past year the tick has been found in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Researchers believe that the spread of the Longhorned Tick to Massachusetts is inevitable.
What makes the Longhorned Tick different from others? and why should Cows, Sheep, Farmers be concerned?
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4 Tips for a Happy and Healthy Dog This 4th of July
We aren't the only ones enjoying time outdoors this holiday weekend. Our four-legged friends can celebrate freedom this weekend too. From what to eat to where to run free, here are 4 tips to keep your dog happy this 4th of July weekend.
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Natural Tick Prevention: Tips For Reducing Tick Habitat in Your Yard
Tick prevention starts with awareness.
Your yard can make a great home for several species of ticks. Deer ticks, and other species common in New England, transmit Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, and are active from early spring through late fall. In order to protect ourselves and our family from ticks, we need to understand where ticks live in our yards.
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