Fall brings beautiful foliage to Vermont—but it also brings increased tick activity. Blacklegged ticks can remain active whenever temperatures are above freezing, making fall an important time for tick prevention and control in Vermont…..

Mosquitoes and ticks continue to make the news with the various nasty vector borne diseases that they can carry. Mosquitoes in the state have tested positive with West Nile Virus and as we all know, ticks continue to make outdoor life challenging with Lyme and other diseases….

The most effective way to control mosquitoes is to stop them before they become a problem. In Vermont, mosquitoes breed in standing water, so simple preventative measures can make a big difference….

Spring is here and as tick populations rise, so does the risk of diseases like Lyme disease. While chemical treatments are common, many Vermonters are turning to all-natural tick control methods to protect their families, pets, and ecosystems….

Every winter, as thick blankets of snow settle across the Northeast, there’s a familiar refrain: “Well, at least this will kill off the ticks.” It’s an understandable hope—especially in regions where tick-borne illnesses are a real concern. But contrary to popular belief, a heavy snow year in places like New England doesn’t necessarily mean fewer ticks come spring…..

A recent article on VTDigger has some interesting information about the alarming rate of growth of the tick population in Vermont as well as the growing challenge of preventing tick-borne diseases in humans. Vermont is at the epicenter of high rates of infection of tick born disease….

Yes, you heard that right. The deer or black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis) does not have eyes. And they can’t crawl particularly fast, fly, or jump! So, how do these little pests find you…

With most tick-related emergency room visits rising in the spring and fall, it makes you wonder: how long can they survive without feeding? For adult ticks, they can survive for an average of 1-3 years without a blood meal under ideal conditions. Ticks live longer in higher humidity levels, moderate temperatures of 70-80°, and can survive for up to several weeks indoors. Although the indoors isn’t their ideal ecological environment, the controlled climate is beneficial to their survival. Imagine sitting in your yard enjoying the beautiful spring weather and bringing an uninvited guest into your home that can live there for weeks….

It’s early May and while it seems like we should be seeing some warmer days….we are just kind of chugging along in a cycle of cool, wet weather. We are looking forward to driving the service vehicles with the windows down but looks like it might be a few more days for that. Fingers crossed….

As the days get longer and the weather warms up, spring brings an abundance of outdoor activities. Whether you're gardening, hiking, or simply enjoying the sunshine, it’s also the time when ticks and mosquitoes become more active. These pesky insects not only disrupt outdoor fun but can also pose serious health risks. Fortunately, there are all-natural ways to protect yourself and your family without resorting to harsh chemicals…