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The American dog tick, also referred to as the wood tick, is widespread across the U.S., except in the Rocky Mountain region. These ticks are brown with grayish-white markings and grow from 3/16” to 5/8” when engorged. They are oval and flattened in shape, with larvae having six legs and adults eight.
Primarily feeding on dogs, these ticks can also bite humans, transmitting diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The risk of encountering them is highest in spring and early summer. Regular pet checks and lawn maintenance can reduce the chances of a tick infestation.
Brown Dog Ticks, with their reddish-brown appearance, often infest dogs and thrive in the warm climates of California. When dogs aren’t nearby, they may also bite humans.
As adults, these ticks are around 1/8″ long, but they expand to 1/2″ when fully engorged with blood. They have six legs as larvae and develop eight legs as nymphs and adults. It’s important to remove ticks from pets promptly to avoid potential health risks. Regular checks and cleaning your pets’ living spaces can help control tick populations.
Pacific Coast ticks, commonly found in shrublands and trails from Oregon to Baja California, are also present in Rancho Bernardo. These ticks are most active during the cooler months, particularly April and May. While adult ticks usually feed on large mammals like deer, cattle, and horses, they can also bite dogs and humans.
These ticks are known to carry diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia, and bovine anaplasmosis. Tick-bite paralysis in livestock has also been linked to these ticks. About 11% of adult Pacific Coast ticks carry bacteria responsible for Pacific Coast tick fever, which can mimic Rocky Mountain spotted fever symptoms.
The Western Black-Legged Tick is native to Pacific Coast regions, extending into British Columbia. It is the main carrier of Lyme disease in these areas. This tick can be found in forests, grasslands, and near water sources. It also thrives in scrub-shrub habitats. They are closely related to the Eastern Black-Legged Tick, but more common on the West Coast.
Adult ticks are most active from winter to early summer. Nymphs are prevalent in April, May, and June, feeding on small animals like rodents and lizards. They rarely bite humans or pets. Maintaining a tidy yard and clearing debris can help reduce the tick population.
Rancho Bernardo Pest Control initiates tick control with a detailed property inspection. Our technician will identify areas in your yard prone to ticks, such as tall grass, bushes, and shaded spots, ensuring effective treatment of these hotspots.
We also examine areas where pets are active, as these spots are often frequented by ticks. This thorough inspection helps us create a tailored plan to eliminate ticks from your property and keep your home safe.
Our tick control services begin with a thorough consultation to understand whether you need indoor, outdoor, or combined treatments. For households with pets, we usually suggest treating both areas to ensure complete coverage. This helps us develop a customized plan tailored to your specific situation.
Our technician will then survey your yard to identify areas where ticks are most active. We treat up to half an acre using moisture-activated granules designed to last. If your property extends beyond this size, we can treat additional sections at a reasonable fee. For indoor areas, we use a B&G sprayer to apply a focused solution. This detailed method guarantees effective tick elimination from the first visit.
We offer a free follow-up two weeks after the initial tick treatment to ensure any newly hatched ticks are eliminated. Our technician will re-inspect the treated areas indoors and outdoors to ensure full tick removal.
If needed, treatments will be reapplied to break the tick life cycle and prevent future infestations. We aim to keep your home and yard tick-free, giving your pets and family a safe environment.
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