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March is here and we are slowly emerging from winter, unfortunately, we are not the only ones becoming more active outdoors. Ticks are also becoming active, eggs will be hatching and they are quickly going to be looking for a host. Even as temperatures fluctuate above and below freezing, the steps you take now can have a drastic influence on your yard and property throughout the warmer months. We see much better results with our clients that begin all-natural tick control treatments early - than those that wait until they find ticks around their homes. 

As fall is now upon us in New England, we often receive inquiries about when ticks will "disappear." The short answer is never. Depending on where you live and the species of tick you can be bit by a tick year-round. The worst thing you can do is cancel your routine tick control service during the fall season. This not only increases your risk of exposure to ticks and tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and anaplasmosis, but it also increases the risk of thousands of eggs being laid on your property come spring. 

Many of us must now accept that ticks are part of our lives when enjoying the outdoors. 

By now most people are aware that in May, June, and July ticks are out in force and looking for hosts to feed on. But the reality is that you are at risk of a tick bite almost year-round, depending on your climate. 

It has been a long time coming, but it appears this weekend will finally bring Eastern Massachusetts it's first significant winter storm of the season.  In the winter months it is easy to put yard pests out of mind, but it can be interesting to wonder; Where do ticks go when it Snows? and how do ticks survive the formidable winter conditions just to once again flourish come Spring?

Happy Thanksgiving! 

As people sit down for Thanksgiving dinner many will say how much they are thankful for the food on their table. For most people, the center point of the meal will be a plump turkey that was bought at the local market. These farmed, domesticated turkeys are vastly different from the wild turkeys people see wandering through their yards.  Surprisingly, those wild turkeys are actually acting as natural pest controllers on a daily basis. 

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?

The northeast is a very high-risk area for tick-borne diseases, especially Lyme disease. We've collected key facts and information for you to learn more about Lyme disease and how it affects people in our community.

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 4^th of July weekend.