Gardening.

Don’t Let the Bloodsuckers Win: The Truth About Clearing Ticks Naturally in 2026

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A tick-resistant backyard layout with a mulch barrier and short grass.

I spent ten minutes yesterday pulling a deer tick off my dog’s ear, and frankly, I’m fed up. It’s January 2026, and thanks to the unseasonably warm winter we’re having across most of the US, these little eight-legged vampires aren’t even sleeping. They’re out there right now, waiting in the leaf litter for something warm … Read more

Stop Feeding the Bloodsuckers: The Real Truth About When to Spray Your Yard

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A person spraying backyard bushes for mosquitoes during sunset.

I tried to enjoy a quiet evening on my back porch last July, and within four minutes, I was slapping my ankles like I was performing some kind of frantic folk dance. I had welts the size of nickels before the sun even hit the horizon. If you’ve spent a fortune on those “magic” citronella … Read more