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What Is the Proper Way to Remove a Tick? Everyone and their Great Aunt Edith seem to have friendly advice on how to remove a tick. The trick is knowing how to sort the myths from the facts—getting tick removal wrong could be dangerous. Burning a tick with a match and painting over it with … Continue reading How to Properly Remove A Tick →

Wondering How to Keep Mosquitoes Away from Babies? Mosquitoes are a nuisance when they’re buzzing around when you’re outdoors. However, if you’re a new parent, mosquito bites are likely top of mind when you’re spending time outside. Knowing how to protect babies from mosquitoes can provide you with peace of mind and help your baby … Continue reading How to Keep Mosquitoes Away from Babies →

A walk in the woods can be a pleasant reprieve but can also invite some unwanted hitchhikers. Ticks can latch onto exposed skin, move from clothing onto the skin, and even tag a ride on your four-legged friends. Ticks can also be transmitters of illnesses such as Lyme disease. Don’t let these pests prevent you … Continue reading Tick Prevention Tips to Keep Your Family Safe →

Understanding the Threat of Lone Star Tick Disease Spring and summer typically bring more time spent enjoying the great outdoors but also increased concerns about potentially dangerous ticks. Lone star ticks, in particular, have become an intriguing species due to their ability to transmit ehrlichiosis—an illness that can create an allergy to red meat. It … Continue reading Where Are Lone Star Ticks Found and Will I Get a Meat Allergy? →

Ouch! You feel the pinprick of a mosquito bite and swat at your minuscule tormentor. Next comes itching, skin irritation, and usually a lovely little raised bump. Being covered in these aggravating bumps can leave you annoyed and perhaps also curious. What happens when a mosquito bites you? How is your body reacting to this … Continue reading What Happens When a Mosquito Bites You? →