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....
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Feb 20, 2020 | Ticks
What is a Deer Tick: A Guide on How to Identify One in MD and VA Millions of people get bit by ticks each year, which accounts for approximately 30,000 diagnoses of Lyme disease. If you live in southeast states like Maryland and Virginia, you need to be aware of the...