Best Ticks Control & Removal
Ticks are blood-sucking parasitic arachnids that pose serious health risks to humans and pets. These external parasites are vectors for numerous diseases including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis. Found in wooded areas, tall grass, and shrubs, ticks attach to hosts and feed on blood for several days.
Signs of Ticks
Watch for these common warning signs in your home or property.
- Tick attached to skin
- Bull's-eye rash (erythema migrans)
- Red, expanding rash around bite site
- Fever and chills
- Headache and fatigue
- Joint and muscle aches
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Flu-like symptoms 3-30 days after bite
- Tick found on pets
- Increased tick activity in yard areas
Ticks Prevention Tips
Proactive steps you can take to keep ticks out of your home.
Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts in wooded areas
Use EPA-approved insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or permethrin
Treat clothing and gear with permethrin
Stay on center of trails when hiking
Avoid wooded and brushy areas with high grass
Create tick-safe zones by keeping grass short
Remove leaf litter and clear tall grasses around homes
Install deer fencing to reduce wildlife hosts
Conduct daily tick checks after outdoor activities
Shower within 2 hours of coming indoors
Tumble dry clothes on high heat for 10 minutes
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Get Free QuotesFrequently Asked Questions About Ticks
How do I properly remove a tick?
Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don't twist or jerk the tick. Clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol or soap and water.
What diseases do ticks carry?
Ticks can transmit Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, tularemia, Powassan virus, and other serious illnesses. Different tick species carry different diseases.
When is tick season?
Tick activity peaks from April through September, with highest populations in late spring and early summer. However, ticks can be active year-round during mild weather.
How can I prevent tick bites?
Wear long pants and sleeves, use EPA-approved repellents, stay on trail centers, conduct daily tick checks, shower within 2 hours of outdoor activities, and keep grass short around your home.
What should I do after a tick bite?
Remove the tick immediately, clean the area, monitor for symptoms like fever, rash, or flu-like symptoms for 30 days, and seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
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