Alpha-Gal Syndrome: How a Tick Bite Can Change Your Diet and Why Martha’s Vineyard Is Taking Action

For many people, a tick bite raises immediate concerns about Lyme disease. But ticks can create another serious and potentially life-changing health risk: alpha-gal syndrome, an allergy that can make someone react to beef, pork, dairy, gelatin and other products derived from mammals. Unlike Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome is not an infection. It is an […]
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Winter Tick Control by ohDEER

We all love those warmer winter days, but did you know that ticks do not die in cold weather, they only freeze in place. That means, on those warm winter days, they are just as active as ever. Our winter tick program will help keep you and your family protected all winter in addition to […]
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5 Ways to Play in the Snow

1. Go Sledding Whether in your own backyard or at a golf course nearby, there are many options of fun places to sled! Check online for a tubing venue at a ski resort near you. If you are more of a toboggan style sled person, try making your own path through the woods! 2. Build […]
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Mouse Control by ohDEER

With colder temperatures becoming more frequent this time of year, it is important to make sure that your home is protected from those pesky mice that search for warmth and food during winter months.  ohDEER has an effective three step process to make sure those unwanted critters don’t make your home theirs.  We start by […]
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10 Gift Ideas For The Outdoorsy Person In Your Life

As outdoor lovers ourselves, we have compiled a list of gift ideas for the outdoorsy person in your life this holiday season!  1. Portable Hammock  A gift that can be used anywhere there are trees! Whether you’re looking to relax mid-hike or read a good book in nature, this hammock will come in handy. Easy […]
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How to Check Yourself & Others For Ticks

Why is it important to check for ticks?  It is important to check for ticks because they may carry illnesses that can be passed onto the person they bite. For example, if a tick has Lyme disease and bites a person, they may spread this debilitating disease to them. Peak activity for adult deer ticks […]

How to Check Your Dog For Ticks & Why It is So Important

Why is it important to check my dog for ticks?  Ticks can carry diseases that they pass onto the dog they bite, most commonly being Lyme disease. The ticks your dog brings inside could also fall off and attach onto a human, transmitting the same diseases. How do I check my dog for ticks?  Ticks […]
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10 Ways to Make Your Yard More Fun for Kids This Summer!

There are countless ways to spice up your yard and make it the most fun play area for your kids and their friends this summer. Here at ohDEER, the main goal of our pest control is for you to be able to enjoy more time outside. We have compiled a list of 10 ways to […]
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5 Tips For Avoiding Ticks on Summer Hikes

From spraying thousands of yards with tick and mosquito repellant we have learned tick control techniques to prevent them from latching onto us. Today, we want to share 5 simple tips with you to protect you from ticks on your hikes this summer so you can enjoy more time outside! 1. Tuck your pants into […]
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5 Ways to Have the Best Staycation in Your Backyard

Looking for a vacation this summer that is equally affordable and fun? Ever thought of a “stay-cation”? We have compiled a list of 5 “stay-cation” activities to do in your own backyard this summer to enjoy more family time outside and create special memories. Here at ohDEER we want you to enjoy more time outside!  […]
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