Ticks are tiny but dangerous. These parasitic pests are more than just a nuisance—they pose serious health risks to both people and pets. Understanding what attracts ticks and how to effectively eliminate them is key to keeping your home and outdoor spaces safe.
Ticks are small arachnids that feed on blood, often latching onto humans, dogs, and wildlife. They thrive in warm, humid environments and are commonly found in wooded areas, tall grass, and overgrown vegetation.
Deer Tick (Blacklegged Tick) – Known for spreading Lyme disease.
American Dog Tick – Can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Lone Star Tick – Recognizable by a white spot on the female’s back; associated with allergic reactions and diseases.
✔ Disease Carriers: Ticks can spread serious illnesses like Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and tularemia.
✔ Pet Health Risks: Ticks often attach to pets and can cause anemia or tick-borne illnesses.
✔ Hard to Spot: Their small size and painless bites make them difficult to detect until it’s too late.
✔ Wildlife Visitors: Deer, raccoons, squirrels, and rodents carry ticks into residential areas.
✔ Tall Grass & Leaf Litter: These provide the moist, shady environment ticks love.
✔ Unmanaged Lawns: Overgrown vegetation offers ticks shelter and easier access to hosts.
✔ Mow grass regularly and trim bushes.
✔ Remove leaf piles and excess mulch.
✔ Create a barrier of gravel or wood chips between lawn and wooded areas.
✔ Install fencing to keep deer out.
✔ Store pet food securely.
✔ Remove bird feeders that may attract small mammals.
✔ Use professional-grade or natural sprays in tick-prone areas.
✔ Treat outdoor furniture and shady spots.
✔ Consider tick tubes to target ticks on rodents.
✔ Wear long sleeves, pants, and tick-repellent when outdoors.
✔ Check pets and family members after being outside.
✔ Use veterinarian-recommended flea and tick prevention for pets.
Even after treatment, ticks can return if conditions remain favorable. Seasonal control services can ensure your property stays protected long-term.
Mosquito Hunters offers powerful tick control services that target the source and reduce tick populations around your home. With our expertise, you can enjoy your yard without worry.
✔ Ongoing seasonal protection
✔ 100% satisfaction guarantee
Reach out today for your free estimate and take the first step toward a tick-free home.
If you are not happy with your service, just call us in between treatments and we will re-treat your property free of charge. For any reason. Period. We guarantee it.
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