Stay Ahead of the Buzz

When you or your furry friend gets a tick bite, it can seriously derail what should have been a fun day outdoors. Ticks are one of the most annoying parasites, attaching themselves to animals and humans and feeding on their blood. As they feed, they can transmit various diseases, including Lyme disease. A bite from…

Looking to keep mosquitoes away this summer? These pests aren’t just annoying because of their itchy bites. They are also disease carriers that can threaten the health of you and your family. Find out all the essential info on mosquito breeding. This checklist will teach you how to keep your family and property pest-free! The Breeding…

The season for spring cleaning is nearing as the weather gets warmer, and you prepare to clear out the accumulated dust and stuffiness from your home. Perhaps you have gone through the cupboards and decluttered the garage. The next task? Prepare your garden for the onset of mosquitoes.  What’s the use in having better access…

With mosquito season around the corner, now’s the perfect time to take a look at one of the most notable mosquito-borne outbreaks in the past decade: the Zika virus. It’s a disease primarily transmitted through mosquito bites. Once infected, you might experience symptoms such as rashes, joint pain, and conjunctivitis. Patients should be at ease…

Heartworm is a parasitic roundworm with a small, thread-like body. It can cause dirofilariasis, a mosquito-borne disease characterized by pulmonary artery infection. Heartworms primarily affect common household pets, such as dogs, cats, and ferrets. Mammals such as sea lions, coyotes, wolves, and foxes are also easy targets. Can Humans Get Heartworm? A common question about…