Tick Talk: Effective Prevention And Control Strategies For Your Durham Property

Ticks are parasitic pests that feed on blood from hosts like wild animals, pets, and people. One of the most common species in our area is the deer tick, which will be the focus of this blog. We’ll explain everything you need to know about pest control in Durham to tackle tick infestations and how to prevent and control these troublesome pests on your property.

We’ll start by explaining the life cycle of these ticks and how it relates to the spread of pathogens. Deer ticks carry Lyme disease and can spread several other illnesses, which we’ll review. Keep reading to learn how to eliminate ticks and keep them from coming back with The Eco Man Pest Solutions pros.

The Life Cycle Of Ticks: A Comprehensive Overview

The deer tick life cycle has four stages—egg, 6-legged larvae, 8-legged nymph, and adult. Female deer ticks lay around 3,000 eggs, and as they go through each stage of their life cycle, the ticks need to feed from a different host. After they hatch, larvae feed on small rodents like mice (the source of Lyme disease), and when they become nymphs and adults, they move on to larger hosts, including dogs and people.

The best way to prevent ticks from breeding and feeding on your property is to work with a local company that provides pest control in Durham. Contact us at The Eco Man Pest Solutions today to learn how our services can help to prevent and get rid of ticks around your home.

Tick-Borne Diseases: The Silent Threat Of Tick Bites

As ticks feed on a host, they can also ingest any blood-borne diseases the animal has. They can then transmit that pathogen to the next person or animal they bite.

The following list details the deer tick diseases that can pass to people and their pets:

Lyme disease

• Anaplasmosis
• Ehrlichiosis
• Babesiosis
• Powassan virus

It takes up to four hours for a tick to attach to a host and another six to eight hours of them feeding for disease transmission to occur. Thoroughly check your family and pets after they have spent time outdoors, and promptly remove any ticks you find. Contact an expert Durham exterminator, such as The Eco Man Pest Solutions, for assistance eliminating ticks on your property.

Tick Prevention: Remedy Factors That Attract Ticks To Your Property

Working with a local Durham pest control company is the most effective way to keep ticks away, but there are certain factors on your property you can remedy to avoid attracting them.

Here are some effective natural tick-prevention tips:

• Rake up leaves and debris piles.
• Trim back bushes and shrubs. 
• Keep the grass cut short, including around fences and trees.
• Install fencing around your property to keep wild animals out.
• Talk to your veterinarian about preventative tick medication for your pets.

The pros at The Eco Man Pest Solutions provide eco-friendly tick protection services to help keep your family and pets safe. Contact us today to learn more about our tick control services or to schedule an inspection.

Expert Tick Control Services: Keeping Your Property Tick-Free

The most effective way to deal with deer ticks in Durham is to team up with an expert Durham, NC, pest control company like The Eco Man Pest Solutions. Our pros have the experience and knowledge necessary to eliminate ticks and can help you deal with wild animals or rodents that may bring them to your property. Contact us today to get a quote and to learn more about our residential and commercial pest control services in Durham.