Ticks Control
Castle Hill

The Dangers of Ticks

The presence of ticks can place your pets and family at risk. Like any other pest, they could transmit diseases that if not managed can lead to death. Ticks are nasty blood feeders and they’re largely found in animals such as our pets.

In fact, ticks belong to the arachnid family, hence, they are associated with spiders and other eight-legged creepy crawlers. They are a pretty interesting pest too. When they feed on blood, they have anti-clotting agent mixed with their saliva that prevents the blood from coagulating. If you notice, if you squeeze a tick, you will notice the freshness of blood coming out from it.

Ticks have beak-like mouths which dive into the skin of their host. A tick may benefit from the host’s blood for quite a long time, days, or even weeks. Tick-borne diseases include lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, rocky mountain spotted fever, anaplasmosis, southern tick-associated rash illness, tick-borne relapsing fever, and tularemia. Among all arthropods, ticks spread the best cluster of disease-causing organisms.

Ticks are ectoparasites that reside on the blood of mammals, and individuals. Generally, an infestation of ticks at the garden causes something from a small infection to severe rashes and fevers with aches and pains.

Depending on the type of species, ticks can feed on their host’s blood for hours, days and even weeks. They also grew bigger due to the amount of blood that they consumed. They are voracious blood drinkers for they need huge blood meals in each phase of the growth.

Actually, there are 70 known species of ticks in Australia. That is why most homeowners take action in grooming their pets or cleaning their farms and surroundings to prevent these nasty crawlers infecting the animals. But once they get into the household, a need for tick control ought to be taken into action.

Your chances of disturbing the tick increase by scratching it or trying to remove it, often resulting in the injection of toxic saliva. This is what can cause allergic reactions. In some cases, these can be life-threatening and very rarely, cause paralysis and death.

How do you get rid of ticks at home?

There are several things you can do to eliminate ticks if you catch the problem early enough.

Here’s our to-do list for a tick-free home:

Garden Maintenance

It’s crucial to hold lawn foliage trimmed and well maintained away from verandas, paths, clotheslines and various areas. Reduce dense floor covers, and keep away from massive portions of lead mulch/natural wines and items which cover fences.

Personal Protection

It’s important to wear protective clothing when working in the garden. Wear a long-sleeve shirt, long pants a hat and boots. You may also want to apply a personal insect repellent to any areas exposed.

Using Approved Pesticides and Insecticides Only

The active ingredient pesticide is Bifenthrin, a synthetic pyrethroid. This product is diluted with water before being applied to the grass and foliage of your garden. Treatment may also include the use of the insecticide onto garden furniture and the exterior of your house. This treatment will provide a knockdown of the ticks in your garden at the time of treatment.

Worried about ticks in your home?

Ticks are mostly found outdoors and in areas which are wooded, brushy and have tall weeds or weeds. If ever you have been experiencing little and reddish snacks, it may result from them. They climb up the grass or bush to wait for an animal or a person to pass by and latch themselves to their server.

The group at Local Pest Control Cherrybrook has guarded a few households from the perils and annoyance of ticks, and we could similarly make your family safe, too.

In reality, for precautions, DO NOT remove they by bare hands and squeezing theminstead, wear gloves and remove them as soon as your pet has received tick treatment. At best, of course, to consult your vet when you encounter tick infestation in pets or farm animals.

Give us a call and we’ll help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatments you employ?

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, whether it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places like schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm on humans.

What should I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas that have been sprayed?

This is only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you can. In a short amount in time carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

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