Dealing with Tick Bites

Dealing with Tick Bites

Tick bites are more than just an annoyance, they are potentially dangerous for humans and pets. Ticks are known transmitters of various illnesses, such as Lyme disease, which has been the most commonly encountered tick-borne illness in Connecticut.  While many precautions can be taken to avoid contact with ticks, sometimes, people do get bitten by … Continue reading Dealing with Tick Bites

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Ten Tips to Avoid Ticks

Ten Tips to Avoid Ticks

No one wants ticks in their backyards, nor do they want to worry about the diseases many species of ticks carry. This includes Lyme disease, which is a concern for those living in the state of Connecticut. Ticks can often be found in low-lying shrubs, long grass, brick walls and piles of wood, and they … Continue reading Ten Tips to Avoid Ticks

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Busy Season For Mosquitoes

Busy Season For Mosquitoes

After a relatively mild winter followed by a rainy, wet spring, conditions are perfect for mosquitoes to thrive in the state of Connecticut this summer. Mosquitoes are more than just irritating, they also can transmit mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus. West Nile virus season starts in July and can continue through early October. With … Continue reading Busy Season For Mosquitoes

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