Fox Pest Control provides tick exterminator services in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding area. Ticks are one of the most common parasitic creatures in Lafayette. They use their front legs to reach out from bushes and branches, waiting for a mammal to brush by them. They quickly attach themselves and begin feeding on blood. Deer ticks are particularly dangerous, as they can transfer Lyme disease to humans and pets, causing severe illness and long-term side effects.
Ticks can be found on both humans and animals. So don’t forget to check your pets for ticks, in addition to yourself and your kids. The dangers of ticks are real, but with Fox Pest Control’s tick spraying and tick prevention service in Lafayette, LA, there is a way to stay safe and feel comfortable in your home and yard. Lawn tick control helps to both exterminate and prevent ticks from living on your property. The Lafayette pest control experts at Fox Pest can help.
Fox provides free tick control inspections and estimates in Lafayette, LA. Call (337) 340-9167 or email us to get started.
On This Page: Signs of a Tick Infestation, About Ticks in Lafayette, LA, Helpful Tick Prevention Tips, Get Rid of Ticks, FAQs
You might already know you have a tick infestation, but here is the most common sign that Lafayette, LA tick exterminators look for.
In fact, the only way to know if you have ticks is to actually see them. They appear like black or dark brown dots, usually around your waistline, around your ankles, or in your hair.
Inside ticks and outside ticks can be more than just annoying. Are you wondering, “Where can I find Lafayette tick control near me?” Fox Pest Control provides free tick inspections, same-day service (if you call before 2 p.m.), and a 100% guarantee. Call (337) 340-9167 or email us to get started.
Preventing ticks in your Lafayette yard can be done by using certain pesticides, but there are other ways that you can make your lawn less attractive to ticks, including:
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Fox Pest Control provides tick control services in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding areas, including:
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Much like fleas, ticks in Lafayette can cause lots of problems for pets, but they can also come into your home. If veterinarian-approved tick treatments for your pet can’t keep the ticks out of your home, it’s time to call the best tick exterminator in Lafayette, like Fox Pest Control at (337) 340-9167. We have what it takes to root these pests out of their hiding places and get rid of ticks once and for all. Call (337) 340-9167 or email us to get started.
According to the NIH, ticks survive the winter by living underground. But as soon as it gets warmer than 46° F (which can happen suddenly), they become more active again and start looking for hosts to feed on – both animals and humans. Our winter treatments will catch and exterminate these pests before they can become a problem again in the spring. Looking for Lafayette, LA tick control near you? Call (337) 340-9167 or email us to get started.
Yes, ticks can be very dangerous. Because they latch onto their host and suck blood over a long period of time, ticks can transmit a number of diseases, including:
- Lyme disease
- Anaplasmosis
- Babesiosis
- Colorado tick fever
- Ehrlichiosis
- Powassan virus
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- Rickettsiosis
- Tularemia
Tick removal is critical because they latch onto a host and suck blood over a long period of time. Call (337) 340-9167 or email us to get a free inspection and estimate for Lafayette, LA tick spraying and lawn tick control near you.
A small amount of swelling in the area near the bite for a few days doesn’t necessarily indicate Lyme disease. Many people experience a mild allergic reaction to a tick’s saliva, but the swelling should be gone within a few days. Nevertheless, if you have a tick infestation, let Fox Pest Control Lafayette provide you with a free quote. Call (337) 340-9167 or email us.
If the swollen spot grows and swelling persists for a week or more, this could be an early sign of Lyme disease. Early treatment of Lyme could prevent its long-term effects. Talk to your doctor if you suspect you see early signs of Lyme disease. In the meantime, call Fox for the best tick extermination treatment in Lafayette, LA at (337) 340-9167 or email us.
Transmission of Lyme disease from ticks can take 24-48 hours in most cases, so by checking for ticks regularly, you can avoid many of the problems ticks cause. If you do find you have an infestation, Fox will send a certified tick exterminator -- in many cases that same day.
If you are bitten by a tick and you’re worried about a potential infection, seek medical attention right away.
Ticks are external parasites that latch onto the skin of its host and suck their blood. Ticks only consume blood and nothing else during their lives. Trust the Lafayette, LA tick control at Fox Pest for all of your tick spraying and tick prevention needs. Call (337) 340-9167 or email us to get started.
Ticks are arachnids, distantly related to spiders, and an external parasite. They have eight legs and suck the blood of a host. In order to grow from a new hatchling to adulthood, the tick must consume blood several times. Outdoor ticks can lead to indoor ticks. Fox Pest Control provides Lafayette tick control near you. Contact us today to get started.
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If a Fox Pest Control customer has an infestation of covered pests in their Lafayette, LA home or business between regularly scheduled Home Protection Plan treatments, we will come back and perform targeted treatments to get rid of the pest at no charge. If Fox Pest Control cannot resolve the problem after three such targeted treatments, we will cheerfully refund the customer’s last monthly subscription fee, as long as all other terms of the agreement have been met.
And if you see any pest activity between your regularly scheduled treatments, simply give our Lafayette office a call; we'll come back at no additional charge.
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