Tick Awareness Month

"When You Can’t Predict, Protect" 

• Key Message: Ticks are no longer just a seasonal threat; they become active whenever temperatures reach 4°C and above.
• Evolving Risks: Environmental and ecological factors mean traditional "tick seasons" are shifting, requiring consistent year-round protection.

• Not Insects: Ticks are arachnids, related to spiders and mites.
• Persistence: They do not die in winter; they overwinter under snow and leaf litter, surviving temperatures as low as -20°C.
• Movement: Ticks cannot fly or jump; they "quest" by waiting on grass or shrubs to grab onto passing hosts.
• Expanding Range: Blacklegged ticks (deer ticks) are expanding their range by approximately 46km per year in parts of Canada

Prevention is the best way to protect you and your pet against tick borne disease.  Tickless products are chemical-free, ultrasonic devices designed to repel ticks and fleas from pets and humans.

They work by emitting high-frequency sound pulses (40 kHz) that are imperceptible to humans and pets but interfere with the sensory organs of ticks and fleas, making it difficult for them to orient themselves or find a host.