Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). Sounds like a science fiction term, or something associated with a superhero…a phrase you’d read in a novel or hear in a movie. But rest assured, AGS is very real. It’s a serious disease with lifetime consequences that is growing rapidly. Identified less than 20 years ago, this condition is relatively new […]
Summer in Oklahoma—long days, outdoor grilling, lake weekends, and unfortunately… ticks. These arachnids…yes, they are related to spiders…waste no time getting to work when conditions become favorable for their emergence. Because our state is right in the middle of tick country, we can all use a refresher on how and why we should avoid them. […]
As average temperatures rise, experts are warning of an increase in tick populationsand related diseases. You’ve probably heard that winters have become shorter andmilder than in previous decades. This allows pests of all kinds, including ticks, to remainactive into what have historically been months of hibernation. And fewer of them diebetween peak growing seasons. Unless […]
Sound the alarm! Time for action! Ticks…the sworn enemies of both people and pets…are back and they are hungry! Lots of pests become active this time of year, but few pose the problems ticks do. They cannot jump or fly. That’s not their “superpower.” But they can climb, and they do it well! Using this […]
When temperatures rise, people and their pets flock outside to enjoy the nice weather. That’s a good thing. The great outdoors offers a lot of health benefits…unless your yard is filled with fleas and ticks! If you’re not careful, those benefits can turn to liabilities. Fleas and ticks are often mentioned together but are different […]