Patio Patrol Blog
Patio Patrol Gears Up for Second Season: Set to Protect New Turf in the South and Midwest
Now gearing up for its second season, Patio Patrol is set to protect more turf than ever from harmful ticks and mosquitoes this year, with three new U.S. locations in the Midwest and South. Patio Patrol is not only a...
Disease-Carrying Ticks Now Pose Year-Round Threat in Many States
Did you know that disease-carrying ticks are still active, even in the winter? While it's true that really harsh conditions - like severely cold weather - can slow ticks down, it usually doesn't kill them as they...
Did You Know Mosquitoes Hibernate in Winter?
That's right, some species of mosquitoes can live through the winter, even in regions that get very cold. Female mosquitoes, which have a much longer lifespan than their male counterparts, can live up to six...
The Asian Longhorned Tick: The New Tick in the U.S. That’s Spreading Fast
If there weren't already enough disease carrying ticks in the U.S., there's now one more to worry about - the Asian longhorned tick. And it has the potential to make both pets and people very sick. Until 2017,...
Invasive Tick Species Spreads to 9 States
A species of tick native to the Asia-Pacific region that potentially poses a disease threat to humans is now located in nine different states, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced this...
Do Mosquitoes Die in The Winter?
Mosquitoes in The Winter Ah, the hot chocolate is warm, the frost has hit, and the mosquitoes are...dead? A common misconception is that mosquitoes die as soon as the cold weather sets in. The truth is, mosquitoes...
Fall Ticks Are Coming - Stay Safe
Congrats! You've almost made it through another mosquito season but it isn't over yet. Although these pests are dying off they will still be buzzing until the weather reaches a consistent 50ºF. However, that...
I've Had Lyme Disease Four Times
"I had heard the warning reports about ticks and Lyme Disease but I didn't realize how close to home it would be for me. 8 years ago, I woke up one morning after a sleepless night to a very sore leg with an irregular...
Top 9 Ways to Fight the Bite
Welcome to the official summer season. The sun is out, the sprinklers are on, and...the mosquitoes are biting. Below are the top 9 ways you can protect yourself and loved ones from those pesky and dangerous...
