Our Tick Control Company in Jacksonville Examines Common Tick Myths

As the preferred tick control company for countless residents throughout Jacksonville, Mosquito Hunters^™ is proud to offer quick, effective, and affordable service covered by our Client Happiness Promise. Let’s cover some common myths about these dangerous arachnids to get started.

Common Tick Myths Debunked

• Treating a bite. Some people believe that soap or petroleum jelly will help. Another myth is that you should burn the attached tick off your body. Let’s be very clear- do not do any of these things! Any substance you apply to the tick will only increase your chances of infection. If you use fire, the tick will be protected by its exoskeleton while you burn your own skin. When you notice a tick bite, the only thing to do is to calmly remove it with a pair of tweezers.
• Preventing illness. Another common myth is that you should take antibiotics immediately after being bitten. The truth is, you should never take antibiotics unless a doctor prescribes them. If a tick bites you, seek medical attention before self-medicating.
• Testing ticks. Some people falsely believe that if you’re bitten, you should save the tick and take it to a lab for testing. While a test of the tick can determine if it is carrying Lyme disease, this test can do nothing to identify whether or not you’ve been infected.
• Lifelong illness. There is a misconception that Lyme disease causes lifelong illness. Fortunately, this is not the case. Most cases clear up with proper medical attention and the right prescription relatively quickly. Some instances have prolonged symptoms, but those only last up to a year.

The Tick Control Company Jacksonville Residents Trust

With tick control from Mosquito Hunters, you can expect fast, friendly and reliable service to remove these pests from your yard. We take a comprehensive approach that allows us to eliminate adults along with their offspring. With each treatment, our goal is to decimate your tick population, stifle their breeding and deliver three weeks of extended protection. If we ever fall short of these expectations, please give us a call right away so that we can make things right.

Our service area consists of:

• Jacksonville
• Atlantic Beach
• Mayport
• and the surrounding areas

To learn more about our professional tick control company in Jacksonville, contact Mosquito Hunters today!