Fighting Tick Problems - Ticks Are More than a Nuisance, but Hopper Environmental Services Can Help

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Fighting Tick Problems

• Ticks Are More than a Nuisance, but Hopper
  Environmental Services Can Help

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Tick Infestations Are Serious!

• The US plays host to more than 80 different
  species of ticks. No matter what kinds of ticks
  youre dealing with, you can get some terrible
  bacterial and viral health conditions as the
  result of a single bite.
• Lyme disease and encephalitis are among these.
  Dealing with the problem immediately is a must.

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Have I Been Bitten?

• If you are bitten by a tick, youll typically
  only notice an insect bite that itches, but it
  could become more severe than that, and you could
  end up with a serious illness on your hands.
• Even your pets can become infested with ticks,
  and that could cause both anemia and weight loss.

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What You May Notice

• There may be 80 different species of ticks in the
  U.S., but there are three common ticks that cause
  problems.
• The deer tick, or the black legged tick, is very
  common and can cause Lyme disease.
• American dog ticks are also in the list of the
  top 3. They can cause Rocky Mountain spotted
  fever.
• While brown dog tick. While they cant transmit
  health conditions to humans, they can transmit
  them among dogs.

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A Few Notes About Ticks

• Eating Ticks only consume the blood of warm
  blooded animals like our pets and us. Females eat
  slower than males do. In fact, they can gorge
  themselves on one host for days. Once a female is
  engorged, she will lay her eggs, then die. Ticks,
  though, can have a long lifespan if they stay
  hungry. In fact, they can live up to two years
  between meals.

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A Few Notes About Ticks

• Habitats Ticks love to hide. Grassy and wooded
  areas are great for most ticks. The brown dog
  tick, though, is the exception. Theyre found
  exclusively inside, and they can hide in your
  furniture, behind your baseboards, or under the
  edge of your rugs.
• Mating Depending on the type of tick you have a
  problem with, mating actually usually occurs on
  the host. Many types of male ticks must eat
  before they mate. With deer ticks, though, this
  isnt always the case.

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When Do Ticks Appear?

• Ticks appear as the weather warms up. Adult deer
  ticks can stand relatively cold temperatures.
  Anything above 40 degrees is fine for them. If
  you suspect ticks may be a problem in your area,
  its best to start preventing problems as the
  weather turns to spring.

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Preventing a Problem

• While its best to consult a professional, there
  are a few things you can do on your own to deal
  with a tick problem. First, treat your pets. Talk
  to your vet about the best preventative
  medication on the market. When you head out to
  tick infested areas, be sure to wear repellant.
  Put it on your clothes and on your shoes.
  Finally, be sure you mow on a regular basis, and
  thin the vegetation closest to your property.

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Tips You Need Now

• Check your pets for ticks before you bring them
  in the house.
• If you notice a tick on your children, your pet,
  or you, remove it with tweezers, grabbing the
  part where the ticks mouth has entered the skin.
  
• If you plan to head into tick-infested territory,
  tuck your shirt inside your pants. Be sure to
  tuck your pants inside your boots as well.
• While youre out, avoid sitting on the ground as
  much as possible.

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Managing a Tick Problem

• Youll certainly want to bring in the
  professionals as soon as possible. Dont even
  bother with those do-it-yourself products in the
  hardware store. If, however, you want effective
  treatment, be sure to catch them in the right
  season. Your pest control professional can help
  you learn more.

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Professional Help

• If you think that you have a tick problem,
  getting help may be your best idea. Getting rid
  of ticks can be a time consuming, and expensive,
  process if you do it on your own. Experts have
  the equipment and experience to be able to get
  rid of the pests in a fairly quick manner.