If you share your Midcoast Maine home with dogs or cats, you probably already know the drill: check your pet after every walk, look behind the ears, dig through the fur around the collar. But what many pet owners don't realize is that their animals are doing more than...

Most people think about ticks reactively — they find one, they get worried, and then they act. But the most effective tick control strategy isn't reactive at all. It's built around understanding the tick life cycle and getting ahead of each stage before it becomes a...

While professional natural tick treatments provide excellent protection, homeowners in Midcoast Maine can significantly boost their effectiveness by taking proactive steps to manage their property. Here are several practical ways you can help minimize tick populations...

Spring in Midcoast Maine brings warmth, melting snow, blooming flowers—and unfortunately, ticks. As temperatures rise, tick activity surges, putting people, pets, and properties at risk. Midcoast Maine, in particular, faces a high incidence of tick-borne illnesses,...

Is Tick Spray for My Yard Safe for Pets?A common question that I get about tick spray applications for your yard is whether or not it is safe for pets. In the case of the product that we use the answer is a resounding YES! We have a firm understanding about the...

Choosing the best yard treatment for ticks is an important decision to protect your family and pets.  As the threat of tick-borne illnesses increases here in the Midcoast, it is important to know your options for making your yard a safe place for you and your family....

When most people think about ticks in Maine, they consider two types of ticks: Deer Ticks and the American Dog Tick. Deer Ticks get the most press and induce the most anxiety in this region due to their ability to transmit debilitating, and sometimes deadly,...