Depending on what part of the country you live in, it can be tick season all year long, even in colder months. A common myth is that ticks die in winter. They don’t unless the temperature is well below zero. And even then, only a small percentage may die. If you enjoy...
It’s ideal to be aware of the different types of ticks out there. Read further on for all the important details. Ticks can be found around the world. They are categorized into two different families. Hard ticks have 700 species, and soft ticks have 200 species....
Do ticks die in winter? If temperatures drop to between -2- and 14-degrees Fahrenheit, ticks will die. In temperatures ranging from 15 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit, ticks will go dormant. When temperatures rise above freezing, the ticks can become active again. It’s like...
According to reports, Lyme disease in dogs is common. Some claim it is the most common disease transmitted by ticks. When discussing Lyme disease, it’s natural to think about humans who have contracted the disease from a deer tick and are experiencing the devastating...
An old myth is that ticks die during the winter months. The truth is, they go dormant when temperatures drop below freezing. The warmer it gets outside, the more active they become. Now that Spring and Summer are approaching, it’s time to implement prevention...
