Earlier this month, we discussed and addressed some common concerns and questions in regard to where ticks live, how long they live, tick prevention methods, if they fly, tick protection etc. In this article, we briefly touched on things you can be doing in your yard to help decrease the tick population. But, we wanted …
It is not uncommon to wonder about ticks; where they live, how long they live, where you’re most likely to get bit, if they fly, etc. In the Hudson Valley, interest in and research on ticks and tick-borne diseases is becoming much more prevalent as our cases of these diseases and our population of ticks …
The warm weather means more time spent outdoors. More time spent outdoors means the higher your chances are of coming into contact with ticks, especially in the Hudson Valley. Bug sprays and other tick repellents for humans or pets are a popular means of prevention. But, an even better way to protect you and your …
The beginning of spring is a key time to begin planning your tree and shrub care strategy. After winter, it is important to inspect the trees and shrubs on your property to assess winter damage as well as do a full site evaluation prior to the warmer months. During a site evaluation, a professional arborist, …
What Separates An Arborist from A Hacker? Implementing plans that facilitate the tree health of existing trees on a homeowner’s property is one of the most important practices of a professional arborist. When we talk about caring for existing trees of a mature size on your property, there are three important sequential phases all professional …
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Now is the time to start thinking about your plant health care and tick control options. Several counties within the mid-Hudson Valley have the nation’s highest rates of Lyme Disease, making effective tick control methods extremely important. Lyme Disease is caused by a bite from an infected black-legged tick, more commonly known as a deer tick. Most …
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