Ticks are tiny creatures but are capable of causing damage to human life. They can spread diseases and cause other damage as well. These insects do not have the ability to fly or even jump. However, they can attach themselves to your body or to your pet’s body to suck blood.
These tiny insects cause Lyme disease. There is a whole process through which diseases by ticks get transmitted. Ticks have to feed on your blood for hours in order to transmit the disease.
You might not be able to tell that they are on your body until much later. Furthermore, you will not feel any pain at first from their bites either; therefore, look for them if you are in an area that ticks might infest.
In the United States, there are many species of ticks. It would be best if you remembered that all the species of ticks do not cause diseases; only certain types can cause diseases. Escondido is not an exception when it comes to tick infestation. Residents can contact Brooks Pest Control Services to get these tiny insects out of their homes.
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Where are ticks found?
Ticks are usually found in woody areas where they can reside in tall grasses and bushes. Ticks come under arachnids and are not really insects. Many people might mistake them for insects but they are not.
They come under the same category as spiders or termites. It is because they are usually found in woods or tall grasses; you need to avoid such places. Even if you are there, take precautions.
You might not even realize when these little creatures will attach themselves to you and will be feeding on your blood. If they successfully feed on your blood for hours, you are likely to get a disease. Therefore, take necessary precautions before it gets too late.
What are the different types of ticks?
There are many different types of ticks; let us discuss two significant types below:
They are chestnut brown in color. They have distinctive white spots on their back that may help you identify them.
These ticks are responsible for causing Lyme disease in humans. The nymphs are relatively small in size, so small that it may get challenging to spot them. It is almost the size of a black pepper.
What are the controlling methods for ticks?
There are various ways to check if you have ticks around, but it is better if you thoroughly check if they are anywhere near. Let us look at some of the controlling ways:
- If you suspect the infestation of ticks, make sure you check yourself and your kids as well.
- If you are out hiking or just anywhere out, avoid getting yourselves near the tall grasses and any shrubs around. There might be ticks in them.
- When you are out in the woods for camping or anything, go prepared.
- Wear shoes that cover your toes, and avoid wearing dark-colored clothes, as it can get challenging to spot them.
- Get a tick repellent and use it according to the directions given on the package.
- Avoid getting ticks in your yard by not having tall grasses or bushes around the areas that are in your frequent use.
- If ticks make it inside your home, consider using pesticides, but use them carefully by following the instructions on the package.
- Pets can also help bring ticks home, as ticks can attach themselves to their skin.
- Consider talking to the veterinarian to find a way to prevent ticks from getting on your pet’s body.
Contact an Exterminator to save your property!
If you get ticks on your property, getting rid of them becomes essential. They are capable of causing damage to property and harming humans, too. Professionals can make use of different techniques to prevent the damage and get them out.
