Tick Control Made Simple For Lawrenceville Residents

There are few pests as mysterious as ticks. Would you agree? For example, what time of year is tick season? Do you know that ticks don't have a season? They are a problem all year long. Do you know why? It is because they live on warm-blooded animals. They never have to go into hibernation. How about this one: Can you get ticks if you don't have a dog or cat? The surprising answer is yes. Ticks can hitch a ride into a home on a rat, mouse, or some other animal.

If you have questions about ticks or tick control, you may just find the answer right here. Today, we will look at more surprising facts about ticks and tell you what you can do to keep them out of your home. And, of course, the experts at ProCare Pest Services are here if you need us. We can help you find answers to your pest questions, tell you about tick prevention and control services in Lawrenceville, or help you get an idea about pricing.

Call or connect with us online. Your ProCare Pest Services team looks forward to hearing from you.

Signs Of A Tick Infestation

The first step in tick control is to watch for the signs of a problem. When you catch ticks early, you can deal with them before they cause too much trouble. You'll find these signs by looking for them on your pets, your kids, and yourself.

Pets: If a dog or cat has a tick, you may find it in the ear or between the toes. These are two common places ticks like to attach to the skin. You may also feel for them with your fingers. If you notice a lump, use a flea comb to part the hair and take a closer look. A tick will grow in size the longer it is attached. An engorged tick looks like a large tan or gray blob. As you routinely check your pets for ticks, watch them for strange behavior, such as gnawing and scratching.

Kids: When kids play outside, they can pick up a random tick on their shoes or pant legs. Take a quick look for tiny reddish-brown critters on their clothing. As you do, knowing another misunderstood fact about ticks is helpful. They don't always have eight legs. Baby ticks (known scientifically as seed ticks) only have six legs. They grow the last pair when they read their adult stage of development. Keep this in mind as you do a quick inspection. Check around the ears. If a tick climbs all the way up to the head, it will likely attach near the ears. If seed ticks attach to the skin, they may look like nothing more than tiny reddish bumps.

Adults: When you come in from outside, it is important to check yourself for ticks. You can use the tips above. We also recommend taking a quick rinse off to check your skin; ticks can get up underneath pants or shirts and attach.

Along with routine checks of dogs, cats, kids, and yourself, keep watch in your home. They're small, but not so small that you won't see them crawling around on the floors, tables, beds, and surfaces. When you find ticks in your home, take a moment to evaluate the issue. Here are a few facts that will help.