Top 5 Signs of Deer Damage in Yard (and What They Mean)

Winter in New England and the Midwest brings moments we all recognize with fresh snow, quiet mornings, and families bundling up as they head outdoors. But for many households, winter also brings a challenge that’s easy to overlook: staying warm without reliable winter clothing. This is where ohDEER community support becomes especially meaningful. At ohDEER, […]

Many homeowners hope winter solves their tick and mosquito problems.It’s cold, everything slows down, surely pests freeze out, right? Unfortunately, ticks and mosquitoes survive winter extremely well, and the steps you take now determine how many will be waiting for you when warm weather returns. If you’ve ever asked: “What can I do in my […]

When the temperatures drop, many people instinctively head indoors. Shorter days, colder weather, and busy end-of-year schedules make it tempting to hibernate until spring. But the benefits of spending time outside in winter are far greater than most people realize. With the right mindset, and the right layers, the winter season becomes an opportunity for […]

Understanding How Deer Communicate If you’ve ever spotted a deer freeze in your yard, flick its tail, or suddenly bound away, you’ve witnessed communication in action. But how do deer communicate, exactly? Whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are among the most observant and adaptable wildlife in North America. Their survival depends on constantly reading and sending […]

Ticks are more than just an outdoor nuisance. They’re tiny, stealthy parasites capable of transmitting serious diseases like Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis. Understanding the tick life cycle is crucial for protecting your family and pets because each stage poses different risks. In this guide, we’ll explain the four stages of the tick life cycle, […]

When the weather cools down and summer comes to an end, many people assume tick season is over. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Ticks in the fall are still a serious threat to people, pets, and outdoor activities. While mosquitoes fade as the nights grow cooler, ticks are hardy pests that can remain active well […]

If you’ve ever come across an antler on a hike out in the woods (or you’re hoping to), you’ve probably wondered when do whitetail deer shed their antlers, and why they fall off in the first place. Antlers are among nature’s fastest-growing bones and one of the most fascinating seasonal cycles in North American wildlife. […]

Ticks are no longer just a summertime nuisance. In recent years, they’ve become a growing, year-round threat across the United States, especially in the Northeast. While tick bites have always posed health risks, the connection between climate change and ticks is becoming impossible to ignore. At ohDEER, our mission is to help families enjoy more […]

When the warm weather hits, so do the mosquitoes. These pesky insects are more than just an outdoor nuisance, they can follow us inside, buzz around our bedrooms, and leave us with itchy bites and serious health concerns. One of the most common questions we hear at ohDEER is: How long do mosquitoes live? In […]