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  There are nearly one million positive cases of Lyme disease in dogs every year. Lyme disease is transmitted through bacteria from a tick bite, which your dog could get in grassy or wooded areas. If Lyme disease is untreated, it can lead to damage to the kidneys, nervous system, and heart, and can even … Continue reading How to Repel Ticks on Dogs Naturally →

As you walk around your property, you may spy little eggs on leaves and in your garden area. There’s a high likelihood you’re seeing insect eggs just waiting to hatch. Understanding some basic insect egg identification can help you know what types of eggs they are and when you should be concerned about their presence. … Continue reading Insect Egg Identification →

An outdoor graduation party allows you to host a fun and safe event that honors your graduate while making the most of your backyard space. Trying to figure out how to get started with event planning? These backyard graduation party ideas and fun yard games will provide the inspiration you need. Keep reading to discover … Continue reading DIY Outdoor Graduation Party Ideas →

  Remember when playing with bugs was fun? A DIY bug habitat can provide free entertainment for the kids along with a little entomology education. A homemade bug cage is also a fantastic way to keep insects to feed pet lizards or frogs. Whatever your goal, you can make a bug environment with a few … Continue reading Bug Cages: How You Can Make One →

First, try not to panic. The head itself, after it’s been broken off, cannot transmit disease, and a broken-off tick can usually be removed easily. Start by washing your hands and then cleaning the area around the tick bite with rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab. After you’ve cleaned your skin, here’s how to remove … Continue reading What to Do If a Tick Head Is Stuck in Your Skin →