Whether you’re spending some long-awaited time watching the sun set from your cottage deck, or just partaking in a bit of “Porta Backyarda” vacation time; the unmistakable buzz of the dreaded mosquito is the spoiler of the perfect evening! Mosquitoes can bite at any time...

Another nasty bug is one that is rather covert-the tick. They are very small, varying from the size of a poppy seed to the size of a sesame seed, making them very difficult to detect. To add to the challenge, their bite is painless. Ticks...

For more information including how to remove a tick, go to the Canadian government public health site.https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/lyme-pamphlet.htmlRemember to stay safe and be well. Wash your hands, practice social distancing, and protect yourself from mosquito and tick bites.