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You see a dark spot on your ankle and judge that it's a deer tick. Don't panic. Although some blacklegged ticks spread Lyme Disease, you will have approximately 24-48 hours to remove the tick from you … read more

With over 899 species of worldwide ticks, every human and animal is at risk of Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses. The number of reported Lyme Disease cases in Canada is on the rise; beginni … read more

There are over 899 species of ticks scattered throughout the world, 40 in Canada alone, in search of the same goal: a warm-blooded host. Black-legged deer ticks, for example, reach out to warm-bloode … read more

            The Public Health Agency of Canada confirms that the number of infected black-legged deer ticks in Canada are increasing and can potentially trigger Lyme Disease in less than 24 hours.  W … read more

You hear that ticks are a year-long problem; but can ticks survive in the winter? Ticks remain most active when temperatures are above 45 degrees Fahrenheit; but they do not go away in the winter, nor … read more