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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.

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.

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.

Ticks & Lyme Disease: What Everyone In Southern Maine Ought To Know

DATE POSTED: January 27, 2021

A rising threat within the past few decades, ticks are becoming some of the most feared backyard insects in modern history. This is largely due to the fact that ticks act as disease vectors, with the ability to transmit illnesses to humans and pets.

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.

Lyme Disease Awareness Month

DATE POSTED: May 19, 2017

One of the most formidable summer pests has got to be the tick. These parasitic bugs are found all over New England feasting on our pets and, all too frequently, on us from spring right through the fall. Ticks are typically found in wooded areas, in overgrown areas, in bushes, and in fields. Essentially, this means ticks can be just about everywhere in our area. This year, thanks to a relatively…

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