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Are Fleas and Ticks Active in the Winter Months in the State of Indiana?

allpest — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:14:45 +0000

Yes, it is possible for fleas and ticks to be active during the winter months within the State of Indiana. The season that fleas and ticks are most active in Indiana starts in late spring, summer, and into late fall. Once temperatures fall below freezing, fleas and ticks are not very active at all. If […]

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How to Get Rid of Fleas on Humans

allpest — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 04:37:29 +0000

Fleas…on people? Though not something you hear of often, it is quite possible. Despite the fact that fleas are often most a common summer pest associated with pets and wild animals, there are over 2,000 different species of fleas and many that have the capability of surviving on the skin of humans. In centuries past, […]

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How Do I Get Rid of Fleas in My Yard?

allpest — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:07:36 +0000

Fleas are very small insects that feed on the blood of animals and humans in order to survive. These insects are considered to be one of the worst types of pests. This is due to the fact that they have painful bites, cause irritation of the skin (be it yours or your pets), and are […]

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How to Get Rid of Fleas in Your House

allpest — Mon, 07 May 2018 02:48:09 +0000

While learning how to get rid of fleas in your house may seem like a challenging task, it is not impossible. Fleas are a nuisance. Infestations often stem from a domestic pet, such as a cat or a dog. In most instances, fleas will attach to an animal while they are outdoors. Once the pet […]

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The Powassan Virus – A Tick-Borne Illness

allpest — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 13:45:24 +0000

Now that summer is in full swing, experts are warning of an increase in cases of the Powassan virus, a tick-borne illness. This potentially devastating illness has been found to be transmitted by three different types of tick – the Ixodes scapularis (which is also known to transmit Lyme disease), Ixodes cookei, and Ixodes marxi. […]

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Flea Pest Treatment

allpest — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 18:36:50 +0000

If you are searching for a flea pest treatment, it is quite likely that you have experienced the discomfort of a bite received from these pesky little insects. You may have observed fleas on your clothing, in your home, or even in your vehicle. Now that you know that you have a problem with these […]

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Ticks – Comprehensive Information and Affordable Pest Control Guide

allpest — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 12:33:07 +0000

In this guide, you will learn about ticks and the affordable pest control options to eliminate the pests. Ticks are relatively small in size and belong to the classification, Arachnida. According to studies, it has been estimated that these pests have been in existence for approximately 90 million years. Ticks require meals composed of blood […]

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NPMA Urges Americans to Protect Against Mosquito and Tick-Borne Diseases

allpest — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 07:15:48 +0000

Survey Finds Less Than a Quarter of Americans Purchase Insect Repellent to Protect Themselves From Vector-borne Disease The National Pest Management Association reports in a press release that less than 22% of Americans purchase to protect themselves and/or their families from vector-borne disease such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease according to a survey conducted […]

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What Is A Tick

allpest — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:40:42 +0000

Image via Flickr What Is A Tick A tick is a parasite that feeds on their host’s blood. Ticks are small arachnids in the order Ixodida. Along with mites, they constitute the subclass Acarina . Ticks are ectoparasites (external parasites), living by hematophagy on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians. Ticks are everywhere. Though they are not […]

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Flea Bites: What You Need To Know

allpest — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:04:54 +0000

What you need to know about fleabites… Fleas are stubborn! They are not easily eliminated with one or two sprays. You need to know exactly how they grow and thrive to understand how to get rid of them and avoid their bites. The first important thing to know about flea bites is that it is […]

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