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 […]
Read MoreWhat are Gulf Coast ticks? Gulf Coast Ticks are a reddish-brown tick species. You can recognize them by this coloration, and a variety of whitish patterns on their backs. The most common area for them to be found is the Southeast, and Florida is prime territory for them. We have one of the longest tick […]
Read MoreYou can find the American dog tick almost anywhere in the United States, and as with any tick these days, they’re very dangerous. Known to carry conditions like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Tularemia, understanding how to keep them out of your yard and off of you is an absolute must. It’s a Timing Issue […]
Read MoreIt 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, […]
Read MoreThese days, it’s common knowledge that ticks are a particularly nasty pest. They are present in almost every location, regardless of climate. Many used to think that they were only a problem in the warmer weather, but it’s been proven that ticks can present just as big a problem in the cold winter months, as […]
Read MoreTicks are more than simply a nuisance to you and your pets; they transfer any number of pathogens and skin diseases and can transfer Lyme disease and other serious illnesses. Found all over the country in warm weather months, they can jump from one animal or human to another and engage in their favorite meal – […]
Read MoreDid you know that there are 80 different species of ticks in the US alone? And they can transmit diseases including encephalitis and Lyme disease. If you have a tick problem you should contact a pest management professional that has experience with tick pest control to help. The company will likely discuss the situation and […]
Read MoreThe most frequent question pest control companies are asked about ticks is how to identify them. When they are found after biting, ticks can appear different than what they would when lying on the ground. Ticks, when crawling, will typically appear brown or black with a pattern on their tear-shaped bodies. They are much wider […]
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