Know Your Enemy
Ticks 101
The tiny, eight-legged threat hiding in backyards across America. Here's everything you need to know about ticks — what they are, why they're dangerous, and why your yard is more at risk than you think.
THE BASICS
So what exactly is a tick?
First, let's be clear: ticks are not insects. They're arachnids — in the same family as spiders and scorpions. They have eight legs, no wings, and exactly one mission in life: finding a warm-blooded host to feed on. That host could be a deer, a dog, a rabbit — or your kid running through the backyard.
Ticks don't jump or fly. They "quest" — meaning they climb to the tip of a blade of grass or a leaf, hold on with their back legs, and reach out with their front legs waiting for something warm to brush past. One second of contact is all it takes. They're patient, they're sneaky, and in neighborhoods across America, they're everywhere.
KNOW YOUR ENEMY
The ticks most likely in your backyard
The US is home to over 90 tick species. Here are the three most common and dangerous species found across the Mid-Atlantic and Eastern US — and what each one can do to your family.
THE REAL DANGER
What a single tick bite can do to your family
This is where it gets serious. Ticks aren't just gross — they're genuinely dangerous. The CDC has flagged tick-borne illnesses as a growing public health concern across the United States. Here's what ticks can transmit.
WHEN TO WORRY
Tick season: it's longer than you think
Most people think ticks are a summer problem. They're not. Tick season in much of the US runs almost year-round — and some species become active as soon as temperatures climb above freezing.
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
Tick myths that are putting your family at risk
A lot of what people "know" about ticks is wrong — and those misconceptions can get people hurt. Let's set the record straight.
THE GOOD NEWS
Your yard doesn't have to be their habitat.
Now that you know what ticks are capable of, here's the best part: you can do something about it. Our all-natural treatment eliminates ticks from your yard — safely, without harsh chemicals — so your family can be outside without worry.