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Everything You Should Know About Effective Tick Control In South Portland

DATE POSTED: March 21, 2023

Are you seeing an increased number of ticks on your property? Discover everything that you should know about effective tick control.

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What Happens To Ticks During A Southern Maine Winter

DATE POSTED: November 30, 2021

Mosquitoes and fleas are not the only blood-feeding pests found in Maine. These parasitic ‘questers’ are active all year round – even during the harsh Maine winter! Ticks are dangerous species of arachnids that feed on warm-blooded mammals to survive. These pests are generally considered ‘seasonal’ and only active during the spring and summer months. However, this is far from true.

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Southern Maine's Handy Tick Bite Field Guide

DATE POSTED: August 27, 2021

We want you to know when you are at risk of a tick bite and how to best avoid and deal with these potentially dangerous arachnids. Let’s start by where you are most likely to find a tick here in Southern Maine.

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The Trick To Keeping Ticks Away From Your Portland Property

DATE POSTED: June 25, 2021

In addition to feeding on the blood of humans, ticks also feed on the blood of many different animals. As such, they have been known to spread a number of harmful, bloodborne illnesses as they feed on the host to host.

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What You Should Know If Bitten By A Connecticut Tick

DATE POSTED: March 15, 2021

Because ticks feed on the blood of a variety of animals, they can transmit harmful bloodborne diseases. However, not every tick bite results in a disease or infection.

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The Secret To Effective Tick Control Around Your Portland Property

DATE POSTED: August 27, 2020

Ticks are tiny creatures that feed on blood and they too can spread illnesses. Ticks can trigger Lyme disease, tularemia, ehrlichiosis, and the Heartland virus, among other possibly fatal conditions.

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