Fox Pest Control’s Tick Exterminator Service

Ticks are one of the most common parasitic creatures in . 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’s disease to humans and pets, causing severe illness and long term side effects. The dangers of ticks in are real, but with Fox Pest Control’s tick removal service, there is a way to stay safe and feel comfortable in your home and yard. 

Signs of a Tick Infestation

You might already know you have a tick infestation, but here is the most common sign tick exterminators look for.

Things You Need To Know About Ticks

• Ticks are external parasites that latch onto the skin of their hosts and suck their blood. 
•  In order for a tick to fully develop into an adult, it needs to consume blood multiple times. 
• Adult ticks have eight legs.
• Ticks vary in colors but are shaped like an oval. 
• You’ll see them most often in warm, moist areas, especially places that are dense in vegetation and trees. 
• Unfortunately, these little arachnids can be quite dangerous, as they carry multiple diseases including:
  • Lyme disease
  • Babesiosis
  • Colorado tick fever
  • Rocky Mountain spotted fever 
  • Anaplasmosis
  • Rickettsiosis
  • Ehrlichiosis 
  • Powassan virus 

Helpful Tick Prevention Tips:

• Keep grass cut short
• Clean up the yard: clear away branches, leaves, and other debris
• Avoid walking your pet through wooded areas and tall grass, and check your pet for ticks after walks
• A mulch or wood chip barrier between your yard and wooded areas can deter ticks.

• Stack wood neatly in a dry area
• Take your pets to the vet for regular checkups that include tick and flea inspections 
• Check your skin and clothing frequently for ticks
• Ask your vet about preventative tick treatments for your pet

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