Ticks
Protect Your Pets from Tick-Borne Threats
Ticks are ectoparasites – they are parasites that live outside of an animal, especially dogs and cats. The fur of our pets is a perfect breeding ground for these pests: they have unlimited supply of food plus they can live for extended periods without getting noticed. These pests serve as vectors for many diseases that can even be fatal to your beloved pet. A variety of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and even toxins can be transferred with a single bite of a tick. For something very small, ticks do create a lot of damage.
Ticks are known to infest our pets, but they are also drawn to human blood. Ticks can be transferred from our pets to our bed sheets, furniture, draperies and clothing. Even you and your family are not safe from the disease carried by these pests. Here are some human diseases that can hitchhike on ticks:
- Anaplasmosis
- Tickborne relapsing fever
- Tularemia
- Lyme Disease
- Colorado tick fever
- Heartland virus
- STARI (Southern tick-associated rash illness)
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Hear From Our Customers
Both our homes and our yards are not safe from tick infestation. Cleanliness is still the key to maintain a pest-free home. But should your pets or property be infested with ticks, contact Chilton’s Environmental. We have a proven track record in pest control, and ticks are not an exemption. We are equipped with the proper tools for pest control, and our staff has the technical knowledge to deal with pests. The pesticides we use are environmentally friendly, which makes it safe for you, your family, and your pets. Call us now for a quote.
TICKS
Frequently Asked Questions
Ticks are often brought onto your property by wildlife such as deer, rodents, birds, and stray animals. Pets and people can also pick up ticks while walking through tall grass, brush, or wooded areas and carry them back into the home.
Seeing ticks on pets, family members, or outdoor surfaces like decks and patios is a strong indicator. You may also notice ticks in tall grass, leaf litter, or along fence lines and wooded edges of your yard.
Ticks typically prefer outdoor environments, but they can be carried indoors on pets, clothing, or gear. Some species can survive indoors for short periods, especially in pet bedding or carpets, but most tick problems originate in the yard.
Yes. Ticks can transmit serious illnesses to both pets and people. Pets may develop fever, lethargy, joint pain, or other health issues from tick borne diseases, while humans may experience flu like symptoms, rashes, and long term complications if untreated.
Ticks thrive in outdoor environments where over the counter sprays and home remedies may not reach hidden areas. Without treating the yard, wildlife hosts, and entry points, ticks can quickly return and continue posing a risk.
Professional tick control focuses on treating key outdoor areas where ticks live and travel. This may include perimeter treatments, yard applications, and recommendations to reduce tick habitat. Chilton’s Environmental uses proven methods to help reduce tick populations and protect your property.
