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1. * Tick
Problems
Ticks Are More than a Nuisance, but
Hopper Environmental Services Can Help

2. The US plays host to more than 80
different species of ticks. No matter
what kinds of ticks you’re dealing
with, you can get some terrible
bacterial and viral health conditions as
the result of a single bite.
Lyme disease and encephalitis are
among these. Dealing with the problem
immediately is a must.
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3. If you are bitten by a tick, you’ll
typically only notice an insect bite that
itches, but it could become more severe
than that, and you could end up with a
serious illness on your hands.
Even your pets can become infested with
ticks, and that could cause both anemia
and weight loss.
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4. There may be 80 different species
of ticks in the U.S., but there are
three common ticks that cause
problems.
The deer tick, or the black legged
tick, is very common and can
cause Lyme disease.
American dog ticks are also in the
list of the top 3. They can cause
Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
While brown dog tick. While they
can’t transmit health conditions to
humans, they can transmit them
among dogs.
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5. * Eating: Ticks only consume the
blood of warm blooded animals
like our pets and us. Females eat
slower than males do. In fact, they
can gorge themselves on one host
for days. Once a female is
engorged, she will lay her
eggs, then die. Ticks, though, can
have a long lifespan if they stay
hungry. In fact, they can live up to
two years between meals.
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6. * Habitats: Ticks love to hide. Grassy and wooded
areas are great for most ticks. The brown dog
tick, though, is the exception. They’re found
exclusively inside, and they can hide in your
furniture, behind your baseboards, or under the
edge of your rugs.
* Mating: Depending on the type of tick you have a
problem with, mating actually usually occurs on
the host. Many types of male ticks must eat
before they mate. With deer ticks, though, this
isn’t always the case.
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7. Ticks appear as the weather warms up. Adult deer
ticks can stand relatively cold temperatures.
Anything above 40 degrees is fine for them. If you
suspect ticks may be a problem in your area, it’s
best to start preventing problems as the weather
turns to spring.
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8. While it’s best to consult a
professional, there are a few things you
can do on your own to deal with a tick
problem. First, treat your pets. Talk to
your vet about the best preventative
medication on the market. When you head
out to tick infested areas, be sure to wear
repellant. Put it on your clothes and on
your shoes. Finally, be sure you mow on a
regular basis, and thin the vegetation
closest to your property.
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9. • Check your pets for ticks before you
bring them in the house.
• If you notice a tick on your
children, your pet, or you, remove it
with tweezers, grabbing the part
where the tick’s mouth has entered the
skin.
• If you plan to head into tick-infested
territory, tuck your shirt inside your
pants. Be sure to tuck your pants
inside your boots as well.
• While you’re out, avoid sitting on the
ground as much as possible.
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10. You’ll certainly want to bring in the professionals as
soon as possible. Don’t even bother with those do-it-
yourself products in the hardware store.
If, however, you want effective treatment, be sure to
catch them in the right season. Your pest control
professional can help you learn more.
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11. If you think that you have a tick
problem, getting help may be your best
idea. Getting rid of ticks can be a time
consuming, and expensive, process if you
do it on your own. Experts have the
equipment and experience to be able to
get rid of the pests in a fairly quick
manner.
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