Tick Control and Tick Treatment Facts

Ticks and Fleas are commonly found in wooded or high-grass areas, but they can thrive in any backyards where there is grass, shrubbery or leaves on the ground, transported into populated areas by deer and rodents.

Why You Need To Control Ticks

Ticks may carry a variety of diseases including Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, bartonella, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and more. A residential tick control specialist can create a strategy, particularly during spring through fall peak tick activity, to help eradicate existing tick infestations and prevent new colonies from forming in your yard.

Because of their size, ticks are often considered insects. However, Ticks belong to the arachnid family, which includes spiders and mites. Ticks frequently lurk in bushes and tall grass until an animal or person brushes past, at which point the tick will hitch a ride and attach itself to feed on their prey’s blood. Ticks are known to carry a variety of diseases, and that makes them particularly dangerous. Residential tick control and commercial tick control have become increasingly popular methods of managing tick populations.

The Danger Posed By Ticks

Because ticks sustain themselves with blood, they are known to spread diseases that are harmful to both pets and humans. People can contract Lyme disease, bacterial infections and tick paralysis as a result of tick bites.

Your pets are also at risk of contracting diseases from ticks. If your pet is bitten by several multiple ticks, the pet could also become anemic due to excessive blood loss. To help protect yourself and your loved ones, consider obtaining the services of a specialist tick control company in South Louisiana.

Signs of a Tick Infestation

In most cases, the only way that you’ll know that your yard or property has become infested with ticks is by spotting them. Less frequent signs may include medical problems indicating that a tick has transmitted a disease to you, a loved one or a pet. Because ticks convey several diseases, medical symptoms will vary, so be sure to see a doctor if you suspect a tick-borne illness.

Tick repellents applied to pets may protect them, but not visitors to your yard that don’t have the same protection. Over-the-counter sprays cover a limited area and must frequently be reapplied. Although the over the counter sprays can reduce the presence of ticks, it seldom gets rid of the problem entirely.

THE BASICS OF TICK CONTROL

Typically, ticks are found in wooded areas and grasslands. There are more than 800 species located across the world, all of which require blood to live and reproduce. From an egg, the tick begins to grow through four life stages until after one to two years it becomes an adult. Once the tick is an adult, it requires blood to reproduce. If there are no blood sources present, the tick can wait for days for a host to arrive. Once a host is present, the tick will attach itself and continue to feed until it is removed.

Tick Spray Control

When spring arrives, the danger and annoyance of ticks can no longer be avoided. These tiny creatures seem to emerge with a vengeance to wreck playtime and weekend adventures. Other than the obvious annoyance, ticks can also spread illnesses like Lyme disease. To help protect your family and pets from ticks, you need more than a standard repellent. Look into tick control spray if you are in the South Louisiana area.

Removing The Source

While repellent can help keep the ticks away if you remember to apply it, it is often not enough. Repellent only works to keep ticks away from the person who uses it and, over the course of the day, the repellent can wear off. At the very least, it will not help other individuals or pets that do not use repellent to prevent tick bites. To ensure that ticks are not a problem, you need a tick spray for your yard that targets the entire tick population.