TICK CONTROL IN AGUSTA

Unfortunately for many homeowners and their pets, ticks are capable of introducing many diseases and illnesses, some of which have no known cure. These diseases are transmitted when ticks attach themselves to their host and begin feeding. Ticks have been known to cause several major or life-long health issues. Some of these illnesses include Lyme disease, Tularemia, Babesiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and many others. If you have been bitten by a tick, it is important to watch out for signs of these illnesses and seek the help of a medical professional.

Many homeowners are unaware of the threat of ticks on their properties, let alone why they are there in the first place. Ticks must feed on the blood of a warm-blooded host to survive. If ticks are on your property, they aren’t usually there alone. Many properties with tick infestations also suffer from rodent or wildlife infestations, as well. Additionally, thick brush and high grass provide ticks with a hiding place to wait for new hosts.

Depending on whether or not the tick infestation you are dealing with involves hard ticks or soft ticks, you may find ticks in high foliage, thick brush, animal nests, or already attached to wildlife pests, rodent invaders, or your own pets. Dog ticks are more likely to be found on their host or in the host’s nest or home. Deer ticks remain on their host until they are ready to mate, lay eggs, or molt - in which case they will drop off and find a suitable location for these activities.