Our Tick Control Company in West Monroe Examines Common Tick Myths

Mosquito Hunters^™ is the tick control company homeowners of West Monroe turn to when they need fast, effective, and affordable relief. With every tick control visit, we provide property inspections and our highly effective barrier treatments. This comprehensive approach helps us destroy ticks of all ages and protect your home. As part of that effort, we’d also like to share some advice and review a few key myths about ticks.

Common Tick Myths Debunked

Tick bites are a source of fear and stress for many people. This causes many to panic once they’ve been bitten. Here are three myths that cause people to make bad decisions after a tick bite:

Myth #1: Soap or petroleum jelly will remove the tick. Do not apply any substance to the attached tick. This will make the situation much worse since it may cause the tick to release its gut contents and increase your chances of Lyme disease.

Myth #2: Fire will remove the tick. Fire is also not an effective way to get rid of an attached tick. Because ticks have a hard exoskeleton, fire will not do them much harm. The same cannot be said about your skin, so please avoid this dangerous myth.

Myth #3: Every tick bite leads to Lyme disease. This is a particularly dangerous myth, as it causes people to take antibiotics unnecessarily. The reality is that most tick bites do not result in a Lyme disease infection as long as the proper actions are taken. Never take antibiotics that are not prescribed by your doctor.

The best way to respond to a tick bite is to use a pair of tweezers and remove the entire creature. Remain calm and take your time- ticks need to be attached for over 24 hours in order to infect you with Lyme disease.

The Tick Control Company West Monroe Residents Trust

With quick solutions to eliminate adult ticks and their offspring, Mosquito Hunters is proud to secure every service with our hassle-free Client Happiness Promise. So, if you’re not thrilled with a treatment, just let us know, and we’ll be back to make things right, free of charge and without questions.

Our tick control is available throughout:

• West Monroe
• Monroe
• Ruston
• Calhoun
• Farmerville
• and the neighboring areas

To learn more about our professional tick control company in West Monroe, contact us today!