Tick FAQs
Top questions with answers about ticks and tick control.
1. What are ticks and why are they a problem?
Ticks are small, blood-sucking parasites that can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and others. They are commonly found in wooded or tall grassy areas in shaded areas and can attach to both humans and animals.
Ticks are small, blood-sucking parasites that can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and others. They are commonly found in wooded or tall grassy areas in shaded areas and can attach to both humans and animals.
2. How can I reduce/prevent ticks from getting on my property?
To reduce tick populations around your home, you can create a tick-safe zone by keeping your lawn mowed short, clearing away leaf litter, reducing ground covering plants which can create Tick Harborage Areas. These Options Paired with Tick Reduction Treatments are a great way to Reduce the overall tick population on your property.
3. How often should I treat my yard for ticks? Every Property is different What we Recommend is doing Tick Population Reduction Treatments 4 Times a year Spring-Fall. This way we can Reduce the population of ticks as they emerge in spring, and then maintain the population reduction of Ticks as new ticks are being brought onto the property by rodents and wildlife throughout the summer and then in the fall we do a treatment to reduce the amount of ticks that try to overwinter in the colder temps.
4. What are some effective ways to treat my yard for ticks?
We Offer 2 very effective tick reduction options Liquid and/ or Granular Tick reduction Treatment options, and the Tick Box Treatment options.
5. What time of year are ticks most active?
Ticks are most active in spring and summer when the weather is warm and humid, but some species, such as the black-legged tick, can remain active year-round in areas with mild winters.
Ticks are most active in spring and summer when the weather is warm and humid, but some species, such as the black-legged tick, can remain active year-round in areas with mild winters.
6. How can I protect myself from ticks when spending time outdoors?
When spending time in wooded or grassy areas, wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and tuck your pants into your socks. Use tick repellent containing DEET or permethrin and check yourself and pets for ticks after being outside.
When spending time in wooded or grassy areas, wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and tuck your pants into your socks. Use tick repellent containing DEET or permethrin and check yourself and pets for ticks after being outside.
7. How do I remove a tick safely?
To safely remove a tick, use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol or soap and water after removal.
To safely remove a tick, use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol or soap and water after removal.
8. How do I know if a tick is carrying a disease?
The best way to determine if a tick is carrying a disease is through testing. If you find a tick attached, or you begin to show symptoms of illness (such as rash, fever, or fatigue) after a tick bite, consult a healthcare professional immediately.
The best way to determine if a tick is carrying a disease is through testing. If you find a tick attached, or you begin to show symptoms of illness (such as rash, fever, or fatigue) after a tick bite, consult a healthcare professional immediately.
9. Can pets get ticks, and how can I protect them?
Yes, unfortunately your pets can get ticks. Protect them by using tick prevention products like tick collars, spot-on treatments, or oral medications after consulting with your Veterinarian Physician. After walks or outdoor activities, check your pet thoroughly for ticks.
Yes, unfortunately your pets can get ticks. Protect them by using tick prevention products like tick collars, spot-on treatments, or oral medications after consulting with your Veterinarian Physician. After walks or outdoor activities, check your pet thoroughly for ticks.
10. Are natural tick control methods effective?
While natural methods such as using essential oils or introducing beneficial predators like chickens or guinea fowl can help reduce tick populations, they may not be as effective as synthetic treatments. A combination of strategies is often the most effective way to manage ticks.
While natural methods such as using essential oils or introducing beneficial predators like chickens or guinea fowl can help reduce tick populations, they may not be as effective as synthetic treatments. A combination of strategies is often the most effective way to manage ticks.