Watch out for Ticks – Ticks Can be a Serious Problem But Slug-A-Bug Can Help

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Watch out for Ticks!

• Ticks Can Be a Serious Problem But Slug-A-Bug Can
  Help

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Control Ticks Before They get a hold of You

• Did you know that there are 80 different species
  of ticks in the US alone?
• And they can transmit viral and bacterial
  diseases including encephalitis and Lyme disease.

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Tick Bites

• Everyone has a different reaction to a tick bite.
  In most cases, you'll simply end up with an itchy
  insect bite, but in severe cases, you could end
  up quite ill. In animals, serious tick
  infestations could cause anemia and weight loss.
  In some very rare cases, it can cause death
  because of extensive blood loss.

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Three Main types of Ticks
While there are 80 different species, most people
encounter one of three different species. The
black legged (or deer) tick is fairly common.
These are the type that cause Lyme disease. The
American dog tick is also relatively common. It
can cause Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The other
type of tick you may see is the brown dog tick.
They can't transmit diseases to humans, but they
can transmit diseases to dogs.
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Ticks 101

• Mating In most cases, mating has to occur on the
  host because the male tick requires a little
  snack before he mates. This, however, is not the
  case with deer ticks.
• Eating Ticks eat only the blood of warm blooded
  animals and humans. Females are much slower than
  males, eating on one host for a number of days.
  Once engorged, they lay their eggs then die.
  Hungry ticks can live for up to two years, in
  some cases, without eating.
• Habitats Most types of ticks hide in grassy or
  wooded areas. Brown dog ticks, however, are
  indoor creatures, hiding in furniture, behind
  baseboards, and even under the edges of rugs.

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'Tis the Season

• As with many other insects, ticks are quite
  seasonal. If the spring is a fairly warm one, you
  can bet that these little pests will develop
  quickly. Adult deer ticks can come out even in
  the snow if the temperature is above 40 degrees.
  If you live in an area where ticks are common,
  begin watching the weather early to start
  prevention measures.

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The Best Defense is a Good Offense

• You may want to call a tick control professional
  to treat your home and your property, here are a
  few measures you can take as well to help protect
  your family.
• The first step is treating your pets. Talk to
  your vet about tick prevention medication.
• Protect yourself with a tick repellent being sure
  to get your clothes and shoes. DEET Duranon are
  the two most commonly used.
• And don't forget about your yard.
• Mow your lawn regularly. If you live near a
  wooded area, thin vegetation closest to your
  property.
• Cut down any tall grass keep overhanging shrubs
  trees as short as possible.
• Keep woodpiles well away from your home.
• Clean up any foliage or clutter that might harbor
  pests or rodents.

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Proper Pest Management

• Contact a pest management professional that has
  experience with tick pest control to help. Your
  pest control company will likely discuss the
  situation and decide whether to simply focus on
  outdoor treatments or work on treating the indoor
  areas as well.
• Keep in mind that pest management depends highly
  on the season as well.
• For deer ticks, treating them in May or early
  June is a must.
• For American dog ticks, the spring is a good time
  to treat them.

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A Few Tips to Remember

• Check your pets for ticks before they come
  inside.
• As soon as you notice a tick, remove it
  immediately. Grab a pair of tweezers pull at
  where the tick's mouth has entered the skin.
• If you're outside in a tick-laden area, keep your
  clothes buttoned and tuck your shirt inside your
  pants and your pants inside your boots.
• Don't sit on the ground or brush against
  vegetation when you're outside.
• Treat your pets for ticks.

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• The largest independently owned pest control
  company in Brevard County, we offer cutting edge
  solutions to help you deal with your tick problem
  for good.