Tick Control Services in Garner

Protect Your Family From Ticks in Wake & Durham Counties

Ticks are small, eight-legged parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts. Ticks can transmit disease-causing agents, known as pathogens, to people and animals. In the United States, ticks that transmit pathogens to people are most active in the spring and summer months.

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What Are The Most Common Types of Ticks in North Carolina?

The most common ticks in North Carolina are species belonging to the Ixodes genus. These ticks are known as hard ticks because they have a hard, shield-like plate on the back of their bodies. The hard ticks in North Carolina are active in the spring, summer, and fall months. The most active time for these ticks is in the warm months when the temperatures are above 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What Are Some Signs That You Have Ticks in Your Yard?

Ticks are very small and can be difficult to see. The best way to find out if you have ticks in your yard is to do a tick check. During a tick check, you look for ticks on your body and in your clothing after spending time outdoors. You should do a tick check after spending time in your yard, while gardening, playing outside, hiking, camping, or participating in other outdoor activities.

Signs that you have ticks in your yard include:

• Seeing ticks on your pets
• Seeing ticks on your clothing after spending time outdoors
• Finding ticks on your body
• Seeing small, dark spots on your lawn
• Seeing small, dark spots on your outdoor furniture

If you notice any of these signs, contact us for a free estimate. We can come to your home and help you get rid of ticks in your yard.

What Should You Do If You Find a Tick on Your Body?

If you find a tick on your body, you should remove it as soon as possible. Ticks can transmit pathogens to people and pets. If left on your body, ticks can also bite you again and transmit more pathogens. Removing ticks as soon as possible will help prevent infection.

Here is what you should do if you find a tick on your body:

• Use fine-tipped tweezers to grab the tick as close to your skin as possible. Do not grab the tick's body; grab only the part that is embedded in your skin.
• Pull the tick straight out. Do not twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouthparts to break off and remain in your skin.
• Put the tick in a sealed container and put it in the freezer until you can bring it to your doctor or local health department to be tested for the disease.

How Do You Get Rid of Ticks in Your Yard?

If you have ticks in your yard, you can get rid of them by doing a tick check, removing ticks from your yard, and treating your yard for ticks. You can also reduce the number of ticks in your yard by keeping your yard well-maintained and removing leaf litter and other debris.

Here's what you can do to get rid of ticks in your yard:

• Do a tick check after spending time in your yard, while gardening, playing outside, hiking, camping, or participating in other outdoor activities.
• Remove ticks from your yard by hand