If you are a pet owner than you probably know that spring brings more than just warm weather and flowers.
Spring also signals the start of the flea and tick season.
Every year thousands of pet owners try to protect their pet and themselves from these annoying creepy-crawlies but unfortunately many owners do not have all the facts about their enemy. This can lead to serious problems and a waste of money. It is easy to battle fleas and ticks if you understand their life cycle, environment and the effective preventative products that are available for your pet. Let's look at ticks first. These ticks are commonly seen in the Marion area usually in wooded or high weedy areas.