Ticks - Elite Pest Management

Tick removed from dog

Ticks feeding on Animal

Ticks before and after feeding

Areas to check for Ticks

Brown Dog Ticks are the most common of all the species of ticks in Southern California. They will attach and feed on any warm-blooded animal or human. The proper removal of brown dog ticks is important because it is known to transmit diseases to humans, including Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Canine Babesiosis, Canine Ehrlichiosis, and Lyme disease. For that reason, it is vital to check your family members, pets, and yourself for ticks after camping, hiking, or playing in thick foliage. Prevention is the best way of preventing tick outbreaks. If proper removal is not followed, ticks can make their way into your home and hatch thousands of eggs that will in turn hatch and feed off of your family and pets.

Tips to Prevent Infestation of Ticks

· Keep your lawn groomed and maintain exterior landscaping to avoid rodent and wild animal habitation

· Protect pets by keeping them on a leash when outside to keep them out of unkempt foliage, and using necessary tick treatments and prevention according to your veterinarian

· After camping, hiking or playing in dense foliage inspect your pet, your family, and yourself for ticks. If a tick is found, follow the CDC guide on proper and safe removal

· Adjust sprinklers to not have excess moisture near structures

Prevent wild animals and rodents from nesting in/around your home

· Having lidded trash bins, and make sure to keep them closed

· Sealing pet food containers and consider feeding pets indoors

· Properly screen garage vents, doors, and windows

· Installing weather stripping around doors, windows, and garage car door

It is important to hire pest professionals, like Elite Pest Management, to rid your home of rodents that can lead to ticks