Black fly bites on humans look similar to amosquito bite.They cause swollen bumps on the skin that are small and red in appearance. These bumps are also very painful and itchy, becoming fluid-filledblistersin some cases. Black fly bites on humans can have different reactions, such as a tin...
Fly bites can be very irritating to dogs, and often target the thinly haired parts of their coat. For example, stable flies are attracted to ears with pointed tips, such as those found onGerman Shepherds. Black flies will attack the hairless bellies of dogs, especially during the spring. Mo...
The most effective way to prevent Lyme and other tick-borne diseases is to prevent tick bites. What is Lyme disease? Ontarians are fortunate to have an abundance of wilderness that provides us with ample opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. But one thing to keep in mind when outside—especially...
These sprays can reach far, so you don't have to stand too close to the nest and risk a hornet sting. Be careful about the wind direction to avoid getting the spray in your face. Use a flashlight to see better and spray the nest as the instructions on the can suggest. Always watch ...
Ticks on dogs are common, but can pass on infection so need to be removed safely, quickly and effectively. Find out how here.
They are hard for the eye to spot, but no-see-ums leave a mean bite. Here's how to prevent and treat no-see-um bites to keep your limbs from itching all season.
Once the undead corpses rose from the grave, they would terrorize the community, feeding on the living. By many accounts, these undead corpses were required to return to their grave regularly to rest. When townspeople believed that someone had become a vampire, they would exhume the corpse and...
Dig Deeper on Ticks Visit the Orkin Pest Library to learn how to identify and control ticks and other pests. Explore Our Pest Library Facts About Ticks Tick Bites More often than not, humans are not aware of having been bitten by ticks, but here’s what to do if you think you've been...
Hard bites and drawing blood Not all puppies do these things, but when they do, it makes them harder to deal with! Let’s look at each one in turn, before we move on to some solutions. You’ll find it easier to teach a puppy not to bite if you understand the triggers that set ...
How to prevent mosquito bites in Thailand? Incognito, in my opinion, is THE best mosquito repellent for Thailand, by a wide mile. As when escaping a crocodile on foot… you don’t need to out-run him, you just need to out-run someone else. Mosquitoes only need a finite amount of blo...