Category: Ticks

Quick Answers: Do Chickens Eat Ticks?

Many people who have sizable yards with a significant population of ticks consider using chickens to control their tick population. This is especially true as tick-borne diseases such as Alpha-Gal Syndrome become more common. After all, why not get rid of the ticks and get some fresh, free-range eggs out of the deal? Below, we’ll […]

Can a Lone Star Tick Bite Cause a Meat Allergy?

There’s been a lot of stir in the last few years about Lone Star Ticks and their ability to cause a potentially dangerous meat allergy. This week, we’ll be getting to the bottom of it, including how you can avoid a nasty bite from a Lone Star Tick. Alpha-gal Syndrome and Lone Star TicksAccording to the […]

Eight Easy Flea and Tick Controls for Pet Safety

For most homeowners and their pets, warmer summer months are an excellent time to get back outside for adventure-filled weekends or a time for working in the yard. Unfortunately, while we all love having fun in the sun, it can also mean flea and tick season is beginning to peak.Although May is Flea and Tick […]