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The American dog tick, also called the wood tick, is found across the U.S., excluding the Rocky Mountain region. Brown with grayish-white patches, these ticks can range from 3/16” to 5/8” when engorged. They are oval and flattened, with larvae having six legs and adults eight.
Dogs are their main target, but they can bite humans as well, transmitting diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The risk of encountering them is highest in the spring and early summer. Keeping pets checked and lawns maintained helps prevent tick infestations.
Brown Dog Ticks, known for their reddish-brown color, typically infest dogs and are common in warm areas like California. If dogs are unavailable, they may bite humans.
Adults are about 1/8″ in length but can grow to 1/2″ when engorged with blood. They have six legs as larvae and eight as nymphs and adults. It’s important to remove these ticks quickly from pets to avoid health problems. Regularly inspect pets and keep their environments clean to reduce the chance of infestations.
Pacific Coast ticks are common in shrublands and along trails from Oregon to Baja California, and they are also found in Mira Mesa. These ticks are most active in cooler months, especially April and May. Adults typically feed on large mammals like horses, cattle, and deer, but will also bite dogs and humans.
These ticks can transmit diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia, and bovine anaplasmosis. Tick-bite paralysis has been observed in livestock. Approximately 11% of adult Pacific Coast ticks carry bacteria responsible for Pacific Coast tick fever, which is often confused with Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Western Black-Legged Ticks are common along the Pacific Coast and in British Columbia, serving as the primary carrier of Lyme disease. These ticks can be found in forests, grasslands, and areas near water, and may also live in scrub-shrub environments. Though related to the Eastern Black-Legged Tick, they are mostly found on the West Coast.
Adults are most active from December to early summer, while nymphs peak in the spring months. Nymphs feed on small animals like lizards and rodents and rarely bite humans or pets. Yard maintenance and removing debris can help reduce their presence.
At Mira Mesa Pest Control, our tick control service begins with a meticulous inspection of your property. Our technician will identify tick-prone spots such as tall grass, dense bushes, and shaded areas in your yard.
We also take note of areas where your pets often spend time, as these are common places for ticks to thrive. This thorough inspection is essential for creating an effective and personalized treatment plan that will keep your property tick-free.
We begin by consulting with you to determine if you need indoor, outdoor, or combined tick treatments. For homes with pets, we generally advise treating both areas for comprehensive control. This helps us plan the best treatment to meet your specific situation.
Next, our technician assesses your yard to locate areas where ticks are most active. We apply moisture-activated granules that cover up to half an acre and provide long-lasting protection. For larger properties, we can treat additional areas at an extra charge. Indoors, we use a B&G sprayer to apply a precise treatment. This thorough approach ensures your tick problem is addressed effectively from the start.
After the first tick treatment, we provide a free two-week follow-up to eliminate any newly hatched ticks. Our technician will re-inspect the treated areas both indoors and outdoors to ensure complete tick removal.
If needed, treatments will be reapplied to break the tick life cycle and stop re-infestation. Our goal is to keep your home and yard free of ticks, providing safety for your family and pets.
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