by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Jul 22, 2020 | Ticks
For Pet-Safe Tick Control Click Here It’s summertime! You know what that means: sunshine, cool pools, and of course, really ugly ticks. Yep, you heard it. Ticks. Just the word can make your skin crawl in disgust. Not only are ticks gross, but they can cling onto...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Jul 19, 2020 | Ticks
The number of incidents involving tick-borne diseases is on the rise in the United States. Whether it’s Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, or tularemia, these tiny parasites can introduce life-threatening illnesses into your communities and homes....
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Jul 14, 2020 | Ticks
Have you been bitten by a tick with no rash? Did you know that some victims don’t experience the “bulls-eye rash?” That means that it’s very important to protect yourself from ticks. But how can you get rid of them safely? Can you spray your...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Mar 5, 2020 | Ticks
Ticks of any kind are a pest problem that no one wants to deal with, but what makes the Lone Star Tick different from other types? There are a few differences between this tick and other types of ticks that you should be aware of. If you’re dealing with Lone...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Feb 27, 2020 | Ticks
There’s a lot to learn when you move to Maryland or Virginia. Soon enough, you’ll learn that life in the southeast means you’ll have to deal with a handful of pests unique to this climate zone "” and the brown dog tick is one of them. You’ve...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Feb 27, 2020 | Ticks
The number of tickborne diseases is at an all-time high, with a 22 percent increase from 2016. Virginia is ranked fifth in the U.S. for the number of ticks affecting dogs and cats. It’s important to educate yourself and understand different types of ticks....