Oh Deer! Another Podcast

KURT UPHAM
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Kurt Upham, the founder and owner of the original ohDEER Franchise in Massachusetts, has quite the background when it comes horticulture. Not only is he passionate about tick and mosquito borne illness safety and deer damage to your vegetation, which he has turned into a successful business, but he finds pleasure in nature and the outdoors in general. Join him on this journey to peel back the layers of the outdoor onion with all sorts of guests, insight, and fun!

  1. Jun 4

    Episode 16 - 2026 - Ticks, Ticks, and More Ticks! How to Keep You and Your Family Safe

    On today's episode, John and Kurt talk about how busy the spring has been, and specifically all of the ticks that we and our clients have been finding. Kurt breaks down the differences between some of the different types of ticks and the diseases they carry. He also touches on some of the other happenings in wildlife, such as possum encounters, and fawns starting to be present in yards.

    24 min

  2. Apr 24

    Episode 15 - 2026 - A Sit Down with Kerani Verma from 'The Hut' Coffee Drive Thru in Sudbury!

    On today's episode, Kurt and John catchup everyone on the start of tick and mosquito season in Massachusetts. They then sit down with Kerani Verma, owner of 'The Hut' Coffee drivethru in Sudbury! Check out our interview and visit Kerani for some awesome coffee, tasty pastries, and her signature banana bread!

    28 min

  3. Feb 12

    Episode 14 - 2026 - Annual Event Recap and Winter Deer Knowledge

    On this episode, Kurt recaps some of the ohDEER Annual Event, which took place last week in Charlotte, NC. Kurt and John also get into all of the recent snow we have seen, and what this means for winter deer feeding habits.

    20 min

  4. Jan 15

    Episode 13 - 2026 - A Conversation with Bob Gaska, Owner of ohDEER North Middlesex

    On today's episode, Kurt and John are joined in studio by Bob Gaska, who is the owner of ohDEER North Middlesex in Massachussetts. They get into Bob's background before ohDEER, where he started and how far he has come, and touch on some goals for Bob's upcoming season, which will be his 4th year in the franchise system.

    32 min

  5. 11/21/2025

    Episode 12 - 2025 - Ticks Are Still Active! What to Expect with Deer Ruts & Mating Season

    On this episode, Kurt and John sit down and discuss the tick season and how they are more active then during the summer months during this time of year. Plus, Kurt takes a deep dive into deer mating and school's everyone on what to expect from deer this time of year.

    25 min

  6. 10/28/2025

    Episode 11 - 2025 - Peak Tick Season is Here, Winter Deer Feeding, & Kurt's Trip to Pestworld

    On this episode, Kurt and John talk about the peak tick season that they are currently experiencing in the northeast, and precautions you and your family should take as we move towards consistent frosts. Kurt also let's us know what mosquitos are up to, and let's us know what we should expect over the next couple of weeks and months from deer. Finally, Kurt gives a quick synopsis of his trip to PestWorld last week!

    26 min

  7. 09/26/2025

    Episode 10 - 2025 - Tick Safety as Fall Arrives, Deer Hunting Season Information, & A Lawn Tip from Kurt

    On this episode, Kurt and John talk about the importance of proper tick education when it comes to the fall, and why you should make sure you are treating for ticks into the cooler weather. Kurt also gives his 4 tips for tick prevention. They also get into some lawn care advice for this time of year, and something else that will be starting soon in MA.

    21 min

  8. 08/15/2025

    Episode 9 - 2025 - Tick-borne Illnesses Around, Cicada & Spotted Lantern Fly Informationm & More

    On this episode, Kurt and John are back after Kurt and some of the ohDEER team made the trip to Ohio to celebrate Bryan's wedding. During the trip, Kurt encountered some cicada's and some spotted lantern flies that he drops some knowledge about. Plus a discussion about tick-borne illnesess and some of the late summer things to keep in mind

    29 min
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Kurt Upham, the founder and owner of the original ohDEER Franchise in Massachusetts, has quite the background when it comes horticulture. Not only is he passionate about tick and mosquito borne illness safety and deer damage to your vegetation, which he has turned into a successful business, but he finds pleasure in nature and the outdoors in general. Join him on this journey to peel back the layers of the outdoor onion with all sorts of guests, insight, and fun!

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  • Creator
    KURT UPHAM
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright KURT UPHAM
  • Show Website
    Oh Deer! Another Podcast