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Six Simple Steps to Protect Your Family From Lyme Disease

Six Simple Steps to Protect Your Family From Lyme Disease - Backyard Bug Patrol Protect Your Family from Lyme Disease, Deer Ticks, and Other Dangerous Backyard Pests Lyme Disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by deer ticks, is the most common bug- or animal-borne illness in the United States today. Cases of Lyme Disease have more than doubled in the last 20 years, accordin...

Mosquito Spray: 11 Most Frequently Asked Questions

Mosquito Spray: 11 Most Frequently Asked Questions - Backyard Bug Patrol 11 Most Frequently Asked Mosquito Spray Questions Everyone is familiar with mosquitos, those irritating blood suckers that leave angry welts all over your body. Besides their annoyance, they are responsible for more human deaths than any other living creature. Every year mosquitos cause more than a....

Types of Stink Bugs: What You Should Know

Types of Stink Bugs: What You Should Know | Backyard Bug Patrol As their name suggests, stink bugs release a foul or stinking smell when they are squashed; a mechanism meant to keep predators away. They belong to the order Hemiptera, and family Pentatomidae. Stink bugs can do great harm to your garden as they can damage plants while feeding on them. They come in...

Scientific Facts About Mosquitoes That You Should Know

Scientific Facts About Mosquitoes That You Should Know | Backyard Bug Patrol Mosquitoes are flying insects that are found in many parts of the world. Not all mosquitoes bite, but when they do, they can transmit diseases. Adult mosquitoes can live up to four weeks depending on humidity, the species, and many other factors. Here are some facts about mosquitoes that you should....

What Causes Termite Infestation in a Home?

What Causes Termite Infestation in a Home? | Backyard Bug Patrol For the most part, termites are harmless in their natural habitat, but they can cause serious damage to your home, especially if they come into contact with wooden structures; they chew on wood slowly but can do it non-stop. They can be difficult to see as they tend to hide in cracks and dark spaces...

Venomous Snakes in Virginia That You Should Know

Venomous Snakes in Virginia That You Should Know | Backyard Bug Patrol Virginia is home to a number of snake species, but there are three that have a bite that is poisonous to human beings. While the presence of any type of snake around your home is concerning, it’s especially important to be aware of these three venomous species so you can protect yourself and your ...

Mosquito-Borne Illnesses In Pets

Mosquito-Borne Illnesses In Pets | Backyard Bug Patrol Mosquitoes have long been known to cause health problems in human beings. You have probably heard enough about malaria, dengue, and Zika virus to know that mosquitoes are a serious threat to human health. Unfortunately, the problems don’t end there – mosquito bites are also a huge health risk to...