We Get Ticks Under Control
Ticks can contain diseases that can harm you, your family, and your pets. Tick-borne illness is exceedingly hazardous, affecting tens of thousands of individuals each year across the United States. Ticks have beak-like projections that pierce their host's skin. A tick can feed on the blood of its victim for hours, days, or even weeks, depending on its species. Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness, Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever, and tularemia are among the tick-borne diseases. With the help of the qualified team at Paragon Pest Control, you can ensure that your property is tick-free.
How to Prevent Ticks
Create a Tick-Free Zone
Having a well-kept lawn and creating a tick barrier between your lawn and taller grasses or shrubs are great ideas, as ticks thrive in these environments. Mice transmit Lyme disease to ticks, so it's critical to eliminate mouse habitats in your yard, such as wood and rock heaps.
Be Safe Outdoors
When hiking or walking, stay in the center of the path, away from the thick grass and brush that may be on the margins of your hiking trail. Sports and athletic fields with well-kept sunlit grass sections are safer for outdoor activities.
Preventative Treatment
Permethrin is a tick insecticide that is applied to garments rather than the skin. It adheres to the fabric of your clothing and only requires reapplication every few months. You can also use an insect repellant on your skin. Deet is a popular tick repellent that may be used safely on both adults and children.
Learn How to Tick Check
Tick checks are critical in order to eradicate ticks before they spread Lyme disease. You should also perform a physical tick check by feeling for ticks, especially in hidden areas, such as behind your knee or in your armpit, in addition to a visual check.
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