Ticks
Tiny bloodsuckers who love long walks in the woods (and on you)!
Physical characteristics
Ticks are arthropods of the class Arachnida. Their size varies from 1 mm to 1 cm, depending on the species and developmental stage. They have an oval or round body that enlarges significantly after feeding. They possess 8 legs (except for larvae, which have 6) and mouthparts for attaching to the host's skin.
Biology and behavior
They feed on the blood of mammals, birds, and reptiles. Their life cycle includes four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. Ticks can live from several months to several years, depending on the species. They wait on vegetation and attach to passing animals or humans.
Harm
Ticks are carriers of numerous dangerous diseases, including Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, and viral encephalitis. Their bite can cause local inflammation and allergic reactions. In domestic animals, they can cause anemia in severe infestations.
What you can do
When hiking in nature, wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts. Use repellents containing DEET or picaridin. Check yourself and your pets for ticks after being outdoors. Keep grass mown and remove fallen leaves from the yard.
Professional control
Our tick control services include treating yards and outdoor spaces with acaricides. We apply targeted sprays along the property perimeter and in areas with high vegetation. We offer consultations on environmental modification to reduce tick populations. For indoor spaces, we conduct inspections and localized treatments if necessary.