Ticks

Experiencing a Tick Problem

Ticks are parasitic arachnids that can pose serious health risks to both humans and pets. While they are commonly found outdoors in grassy or wooded areas, ticks can easily make their way into homes by attaching themselves to people, pets, or even on clothing. Once indoors, they can spread throughout the home, hiding in carpets, upholstery, and pet bedding. The presence of ticks inside a home not only causes discomfort but also introduces the risk of tick-borne diseases.

The Dangers of Ticks in Your Home

• Health Risks to Humans and Pets: Ticks are notorious for spreading serious diseases. The most well-known is Lyme disease, but ticks can also transmit ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, and more. These diseases can lead to fever, fatigue, joint pain, and in severe cases, long-term health complications. Pets are also vulnerable to tick-borne illnesses which can cause lethargy, appetite loss, and even life-threatening conditions like tick paralysis.
• Rapid Reproduction: Once inside a home, ticks can lay eggs, quickly leading to an infestation. Female ticks can lay thousands of eggs at a time, and the lifecycle of a tick can be long, allowing them to persist in your home for months.
• Hard to Spot: Ticks are small and often go unnoticed until they attach to a host. Their ability to hide in cracks, crevices, and pet fur makes them difficult to detect early on, allowing an infestation to grow undetected.

How Pest Control Experts Remove and Prevent Ticks

Pest control professionals use a multi-faceted approach to eliminate ticks and prevent future infestations:

• Inspection and Identification: The first step is a thorough inspection of the home and yard to identify where ticks are present and where they might be entering. This includes assessing areas like pet bedding, carpets, and cracks in walls.
• Targeted Treatments: Pest control experts will apply insecticides in areas where ticks are active, such as around baseboards, cracks, and outdoor vegetation. Treatments are often tailored to eliminate both adult ticks and their larvae or eggs.
• Pet Treatment Recommendations: In cases where pets are affected, pest control professionals may recommend vet-prescribed tick treatments like flea and tick collars, topical treatments, or oral medications to ensure the pests don’t return.
• Preventative Measures: To prevent future infestations, experts may advise keeping the yard well-maintained, reducing leaf litter, and sealing entry points in the home.

Through targeted treatments and ongoing prevention, pest control experts can safely remove ticks and protect your home from the dangers they pose.