Ticks are annoying, just like other pests. The earlier you get rid of them, the better. Many of us see them latching onto clothing, fur and even skin. They cannot jump or fly. However, they often hitchhike household pests (for example, mice and rats) and pets. Tick infestation may be an indication that a stray animal such as racoon, opossum etc has taken an asylum near your home. Brown dog ticks, which reside and reproduce inside your home, and soft ticks that are an invading genre looking for a host, are exceptions to this common ‘TICKS’ behavioral pattern.
Ticks Infestation – A Serious Problem?
Ticks don’t pose a serious threat to well-built and properly maintained structures, provided there is no nest or burrow inside homes. However, in poorly constructed, irregularly maintained structures, old, rural and dilapidated buildings, the pests may tend to feed on humans before getting back to their shelters. As per a recently released CDC statement, the number of people falling ill due to tick bites has tripled from 2004 to 2016.
Ticks Species Causing Problems
Different tick species cause transmission of more than 15 infections and viruses. Ticks, responsible for transmitting diseases, include:
- Lone Star Ticks
- American Dog Ticks
- Blacklegged or Deer Ticks
Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease is one of the common tick-transmitted diseases. If not treated in time, it can seriously affect one’s nervous and heart system. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment are important. Symptoms of Lyme disease include:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Skin Rash
- Joint Pain
- Headache
Signs of Tick Infestation
The sight of ticks is the first sign of infestation. Medical symptoms from ticks-borne diseases or fluids are secondary signs. These symptoms can vary and so should be left to a qualified medical practitioner for detection and attention. Ticks easily get into the gaps and crevices and also take refuges in the grass growing outside your home. Therefore, repairing the cracks and manicuring the grasses in your premise are some effective ways to threaten infestation.
How to Get Rid of Ticks?
DIYers usually search on the internet about how to get rid of ticks and give those a try. But hiring professional pest extermination service brings you a number of benefits including excellent results, fast removal and safety. On top of that, they also offer guidelines about how to discourage tick infestation, which is very important to keep your home safe from these tiny creatures. In a word, clarity, comprehensiveness and competence are three important trademarks of profession pests eliminating services.
Following is a bucket of advice and actions adopted and recommended by a leading tick control Detroit agency:
- Inspection and Identification
- Proper Education
- Tick Habitat Modifications
- Chemical Applications
- Regular Follow-up
When it comes to tick control, disposing of empty rodents and bird nesting makes a greater sense. This is because ticks infest these habitats quickly and heavily. Ticks prefer bush and tall grasses. Therefore, maintaining lawns and erecting gravel barriers circling the wooded patios and areas can effectively keep you and your family safe from ticks’ bites.
