Our Tick Control Company in Southlake Examines Common Tick Myths

With our comprehensive approach to ticks, Mosquito Hunters^™ has become a leading tick control company in the Southlake area. Our fast, effective, and budget-friendly service is a terrific solution to this common problem, and we are proud to offer hassle-free results backed by our Client Happiness Promise.

There is a great deal of misinformation on the subject of ticks, so we’d like to start by going over some common myths about how to respond to a tick bite.

Common Tick Myths Debunked

If you discover a tick attached to your body, the key is to remain calm. It takes a while for Lyme disease to be transmitted, so you have plenty of time to find a pair of tweezers and remove it from your skin. Avoid these common mistakes:

• Using a substance. Do not apply any type of liquid or other substance to the attached tick. Many people make this mistake, believing soap or petroleum jelly will force the tick to release. In reality, applying any substance will only force the tick to vomit more toxins into the bite area, increasing your chances of contracting Lyme disease.
• Burn the tick. Ticks have a hard exoskeleton; you do not. If you try to burn off a tick, the only thing you will do is light your own skin on fire.
• Take antibiotics right away. Since antibiotics are used to cure Lyme disease, many people react to a tick bite by immediately taking them. However, you should never take antibiotics without a prescription from your doctor.
• Test the tick. Another ineffective yet common reaction to tick bites is to have the tick tested in a lab. The idea is to determine if the tick is carrying Lyme disease, but even if you can confirm this, there’s no guarantee you were actually infected. Therefore, tick testing is a complete waste of time. Instead, focus on seeking medical care.

The Tick Control Company Southlake Residents Trust

With professional service that quickly destroys ticks and their offspring, Mosquito Hunters is proud to secure our work with a hassle-free Client Happiness Promise. If you’re ever unsatisfied with our tick control treatment, all you have to do is call us, and we’ll get back to work and make things right.

Our service area includes:

• Southlake
• Grapevine
• Colleyville
• North Richland Hills
• Bedford
• Keller
• Trophy Club
• Roanoke
• and the surrounding areas

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