Situational awareness and effective personal protection measures are key to avoiding tick problems. Because soft ticks and many hard ticks favor animal dwellings (e.g., burrows, caves, nests) that serve as habitat for their natural hosts, try to avoid such areas if possible. Remember, soft ticks are nocturnal, fast-feeding ticks that do not attach for long periods to … [Read more...]
Ticks and Mosquitos
What You Should Know And What SHS Pest Control Can Do To Prevent Them! Ticks are more numerous today due to climate changes and increased urban development. Ticks become active in the spring and remain active until late fall. Tick prevention should begin as early as March. Based on the biology of ticks, the most effective control is achieved with treatments between March … [Read more...]