Did you attend a Memorial Day BBQ this weekend? Along with the jean shorts and flip flops, did you break out mosquito repellant. Yes, along with the unofficial opening weekend of the summer season, it is also the beginning of open season on a...

With Memorial Day here and June right around the coroner, the start of summer is here. For many that means increased time spent outdoors with family and friends. From hiking, biking and swimming to more leisurely afternoons spent lounging in the...

This coming weekend is the kick start to summer for many. Memorial Day weekend, families hit the road travelling to warmer places, summer homes or other locations for the long weekend. Whether you are travelling my car, train, plane or other mode of...

Ouch! Did you just get stung by a bee? It can hurt, but there are some ways to reduce the symptoms. Yesterday our blog provided first aid for a bee sting and today is followed by a list of home remedies for bee stings and their effectiveness.

Biology: Hard ticks in general have a two year life cycle, with eggs hatching to the 6-legged larva in the spring, these progressing to the second instar nymph stage which overwinters, and these progressing the following year to the adult tick....

Spending more time outside during the warmer months increases your risk for bee stings. Bee stings are painful and can be deadly, depending if the individual is allergic. The best way to reduce any reaction to bee venom is to remove the bee stinger...