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Ticks are an unavoidable nuisance in the United States. They live in nearly every state, and bites happen throughout the year when the temperature is above freezing. Unfortunately, tick bites can cause Lyme disease. This potentially debilitating illness is often difficult to diagnose and sometimes even more challenging to treat. But there are ways to … Continue reading How to Prevent Lyme Disease →

Ninja-like, disease-carrying, blood-sucking creatures. Sound like something from a horror movie? Guess again. It’s only fleas. That’s right, those pesky bugs Fido keeps bringing inside cause more than just itchy skin. And once fleas make their way indoors, it becomes your number-one priority to get rid of them. Luckily, we know how to stop an … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Fleas in My House →

While insect bites are bad enough to deal with already, a single bite from a deer tick (also known as blacklegged ticks) can transmit Lyme disease. Any single of these blood-sucking insects can potentially carry and transmit the bacterium that causes this horrible illness. But do all ticks carry Lyme? No. Do all blacklegged/deer ticks … Continue reading Do All Ticks Carry Lyme Disease? →

You’ve determined your dog has fleas. Now what? You may be in a panic, trying to figure out the best and fastest way to get the fleas off your pet. It’s sad to see your dog itchy and miserable. Plus, you don’t want to end up with a flea infestation in your home. Let’s take … Continue reading How to Get Fleas off My Dog →

How to Build a Fire Pit for Perfect Evenings Outside A fire pit is a classic backyard amenity, providing endless entertainment for families and friends alike. Even better? A fire pit is a relatively easy project that somewhat handy people might feel comfortable tackling on their own. If you want to learn how to build … Continue reading How to Build a Fire Pit →