Tick Dragging – Check Your Yard for Ticks

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by Christina Coruth Is your yard infested with ticks? The tick drag and the tick flag are just the tools you need to answer that question. With a few inexpensive items, you can make your own tick drag and tick flag in a snap. Using them is as easy as walking through your yard. When … Read more

What Are Ticks Good For?

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Ticks have a really bad image. They are parasites that suck blood from us and nearly any other creature they manage to get a hold on. On top of that, they can transmit many dangerous diseases. No wonder many people ask questions like “Why are they even there?” Or “What are ticks good for?” These … Read more

Picaridin vs DEET – Which Bug Repellent Is Better?

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The chemicals Picaridin and Deet are among the most widely used bug repellents. They effectively repel ticks, mosquitoes, and many other parasites. In a direct comparison Picaridin vs Deet, DEET seems to protect a little better and longer. The less you are bitten by ticks and mosquitoes, the lower the risk of becoming infected with … Read more

What Is Picaridin? Has Picaridin Side Effects?

Anopheles, What Is Picaridin?

Picaridin is an effective repellent that protects against insects and ticks. Repellents containing Picaridin are applied directly on the skin, from where they slowly evaporate and form a “shield” that smells repelling, and deterring insects. It is effective against mosquitoes, ticks, lice, mites, and fleas and can prevent mosquito-borne and tick-transmitted diseases. Picaridin can also … Read more

Flea And Tick Shampoo For Dogs

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Dogs are constantly bothered by various parasites, such as fleas or lice. Grooming and hygiene are important in order to control and prevent infestation. The right dog shampoo can help. Dog shampoo has skin-caring and anti-parasitic properties to protect the pet from the little annoying and itchy pests. But what do you have to pay … Read more