Ticks are generally despised by most people, perhaps because of their intimately vampiric lifestyle or their potential to transmit disease-causing pathogens. When ticks become a nuisance in patios and backyards or even in buildings, pest management professionals (PMPs) may be called to deal with the problem. Three female adult ticks commonly found in the eastern […]
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