Ticks

Tick Yard Infestation Control

For insects that can neither jump nor fly, ticks can be one of the biggest annoyances in anyone’s household. These parasitic pests produce painful bites on both humans and animals alike. Ticks are are usually very small, barely bigger than the head of a pin, and they feed entirely on blood to grow and reproduce.


Not only are ticks a common nuisance, tick bites can also carry diseases that can be both dangerous and life threatening. Ticks are known carriers of Lyme Disease and tick fever, both of which lead to paralysis and other complicated medical conditions. They are usually found in habitats that support large numbers of hosts, such as mammals and ground-dwelling birds. An adult female may lay over 6,000 eggs in her lifetime.

How to Remove a Tick

If you find an occasional tick has latched onto you, there are simple steps to removing them. You can easily find a variety of tick removal devices available on the market. However, removal must be done with great care. The tendency to jerk or twist while pulling can effectively remove the body of the tick but leave the mouth-parts still firmly attached to the skin.

The correct way to remove a tick is to grasp the tick as close to the surface of the skin with fine-tipped tweezers. Use steady, even pressure as you pull upward and the tick will release its grip. Once removed, clean the area thoroughly with an alcohol based cleaner. Dispose of the tick by dropping it in rubbing alcohol or bleach to ensure that it doesn’t somehow make its way back into your living space.

Still, removing an occasional tick can be easily done by most people. But, what do you do when you have a tick infestation in your home or yard? If this is your problem, then you will need to get help from professionals like Yes Pest Pros.

How We Get Rid of Tick Infestation

YES Pest Pros provide tick control services in Columbus and Bloomington, IN, for a variety of tick types, including dog ticks, deer ticks, and lone star ticks. During an outdoor tick pest control inspection, we will pay special attention to lawns, shrubbery, and crawl spaces under buildings to find where ticks may be making their homes. We have years of experience in tick management and pest control and are ready to help get tick infestations under control. 


Contact us today to schedule your inspection.

How We Get Rid of Pesky Ticks

To get rid of ticks, the outdoor areas where they prefer to set up their habitats, will be treated thoroughly with products specially designed to kill not only the ticks, but also prevent infestation of fleas, ants, and other nuisance pests that can invade your space. Since ticks breed quite quickly, if they make it indoors, it is best to give us a call right away. We will help rid your home of ticks and larvae, and offer solutions to keep them from returning.

Once you have rid your home of these pests, maintenance is key to keeping them away. Always check your yard and pets regularly to make sure that you haven’t picked up any hitchhikers that may be looking for a new place to set up housekeeping. Plant tick resistant plants to keep them out of your yard. Inside, vacuum frequently to get rid of those who may be hiding in small crevices or gaps where they may lay their nest or eggs.


Once at bay, you and your family can go back to enjoying your home the way you intend, without fear of these insects disrupting your life.


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