ticks
Protect Your Pets this Fall as Ticks and Fleas Surge
Tick and flea activity picks up in the fall before the first frost hits. For fleas, seventy degrees is the ideal temperature to hatch. While fleas can survive in many climates, the worst time of year for these pesky critters is late spring through winter, with the seasonally worst months for flea infestations occurring in […] Read more »
Garlic Best Practices to Optimize Natural Bug Protection
After 20 years of garlic success for dogs, our customers have given us lots of tips & tricks. Read more »
Five Steps to Winterize Your Dog
Before fall turns to winter, it’s smart to winterize your home and car to ensure they’re ready for the seasonal changes ahead, but what about your dog? Here are five important tips to consider to help you “winterize” your dog. 1) Don’t Skimp on Bug Control In the colder months, we humans get a major […] Read more »
6 Super Gross Facts About Ticks
Ticks. EWWW! The very word gives the creepy crawlies to most of us, with very good reason! Ticks, which are second only to mosquitoes worldwide in carrying and transmitting disease, have vampire-like super powers. Ticks have super strength, super stealth, and super specialized sucking abilities to steal blood from their hosts, whether their prey are […] Read more »
Synthetic or Natural Tick Repellent for Dogs?
As a pet parent, your biggest concern is your dog’s health. However, environmental enemies, such as ticks and fleas, can threaten your dog’s well-being. Ticks and fleas not only irritate dogs’ skin, but can also pass on dangerous diseases that could put their lives at risk. You might have tried a few different kinds of […] Read more »