Posts with the tag: "tick prevention"

Helpful Tips To Avoid Ticks

05/07/12

It was a mild winter and an early start to the spring for many in Wisconsin, and already it is time to bring out the grill and plan some outdoor activities and maybe even a hiking trip. For those eager to enjoy the spring season outside, a word of caution. Ticks in Wisconsin have made an early return along with the spring and unfortunately people and pets may be on the receiving end of a…

How To Avoid A Tick Bite

05/24/11

Lyme disease is a potentially serious bacterial infection caused by the bite of an infected Black Legged tick, also known as a deer tick. The Black Legged tick is a small, oval insect that typically feeds on the blood of wild animals, such as deer, raccoons, fox and mice. These tiny insects do not jump or fly; they simply attach themselves to an acceptable host as one passes by.

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