Spring is here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means tick season (and allergy season) is either just kicking off or already in full swing, depending on where you’re located. With more activity comes a heightened risk of tick-borne illnesses – the most infamous of which is Lyme disease, transmitted by the black-legged tick (a.k.a. deer tick) – especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors and have pets. Read More