Blog — ticks

Everything you need to know in ONE place, to successfully tackle bug season like a pro! Be an expert on mosquitos, ticks and black flies (you'll definitely impress your friends and family!)

Nobody wants to brush up against a tick, but are you ready to "brush up" on your tick trivia? Learn 10 mind-blowing, weird, interesting, fun (or not-so-fun?) facts about these 8-legged miniature vampires we call ticks:  Ticks will not die in cold (freezing) conditions, but they will keel over from exposure to hot, arid conditions, which is why they retreat to shady, cool places in the summer months.  From this gem of knowledge, comes a practical tip: If you’ve been outside in “tick territory” and you want to kill any ticks that could be hiding out on your clothing, simply...

You love to explore outside, but the bugs are downright obnoxious and you need a reliable, safe repellent.  But wait, not all repellents are created equal...  Explore the benefits and risks of both natural insect repellents like TICK BAN and SQUITO BAN, and chemically-based insecticides, like DEET, picaridin and permethrin.  What's the right choice of repellents for you and your family?