31 May 2022
Lonestar Tick

Lone Star ticks are risky business: Be careful

Concerned about ticks? With so much media coverage about the dangers of ticks, you’re probably aware of how harmful these arachnids can be. Among the most troublesome is the Lone Star tick. Here’s a short FAQ: Why should I worry? While the Lone Star tick does not transmit Lyme disease, it can transmit Rocky Mountain […]

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31 Dec 2021

Florida ticks remain active in winter months

Winter is here, but you still should always be watching for ticks. Even during the colder months, this is one pest that requires our year-long vigilance. Thanks to the subtropical Florida climate, ticks can be found here throughout the year. If you’re headed outside, particularly near an area with tall grass, protecting yourself from ticks […]

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13 May 2016

The Truth About Gulf Coast Ticks

The Gulf Coast Tick is a particularly nasty breed of tick. They’re plentiful and can transmit a wide range of diseases when they bite and feed on people and pets. Gulf Coast Ticks will bite anywhere, but there is evidence that they prefer to bite in the ears of host animals, including people. Males may […]

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15 Sep 2015

Lone Star Tick Prevention

Worried about ticks? You probably should be. With so much media coverage concerning the dangers of ticks, it’s unlikely you don’t know about how dangerous these arachnids can cause. Among the worst offenders is the Lone Star Tick. This FAQ may help you understand more about them. Why Should I Worry? While the Lone Star […]

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10 Mar 2015

Winter is Still Tick Season!

It may be winter outside, but that doesn’t mean you can stop watching for ticks. Even in the winter, this is one pest that should still be on your radar. Wait, Ticks? In the Winter?!?  Around the country, you may not have to worry about ticks in the winter. Brevard County pest control specialists, though, […]

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29 Jul 2014

Summer Means Ticks: Preventing the Problem

Recent reports from the University of Florida suggest that the rate of growth for tick-borne diseases in Florida have increase more than 150 percent in the last decade alone, putting the state in the top twenty in the nation for the number of annually reported cases.  The last thing you want is to end up […]

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