August 4, 2020
While deaths are rare in the first world, the spread of diseases like this is made worse by ticks, which feed on animal blood and can pass pathogens directly from bloodstream to bloodstream....
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July 14, 2020
What Are Ticks?
If you have spent any time outdoors, you have likely dealt with ticks. These small parasitic pests love to climb under pant legs and latch themselves onto people for a blood meal. Ticks can also get onto your pets. Because ticks can neither fly nor jump, they have to get creative to get from the ground onto a host. In ord...
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September 6, 2018
We often think of summer as prime time for bugs, and assume that we’re in the clear when the cooler months of fall arrive, with far fewer annoying mosquitoes, stinging pests, or ant invasions. However, some Terre Haute insects live well into autumn and pose a threat as long as they’re able to crawl around....
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July 20, 2016
Pets aren't just animals that live with us; they're part of our families. Whether you're the type of person who puts clothing on your favorite fluffy friend and lets them eat at the table or just someone who can't imagine living life without having an animal to love--and to love you back-- you care about protecting them from harmful pests....
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August 25, 2014
Fall is just around the corner, and while that does mean cooler temperatures, that doesn’t mean fewer mosquitoes and ticks. In fact, they can appear to be even worse in the fall....
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May 7, 2013
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and to recognize that, we wanted to discuss why this disease can cause a problem for you, your family and your pets and how you can avoid contracting Lyme disease this spring and summer....
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April 24, 2013
What can you do to prevent your pets or your family from picking up ticks outdoors? Here are some tips from the pest control pros at Action Pest in Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois to keep ticks away this summer....
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May 28, 2012
Nature is filled with creatures that would love to bite us if given the chance. Some of these creatures are large such as bears and wolves. There is one, however, that is much much smaller, so small in fact that they can hide behind blades of grass and remain completely invisible to the naked eye. Of course, we are talking about the elusive and even potentially dangerous tick....
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