Biting pests
Ticks: identification & tick control
Ticks wait on tall grass and leaf-litter edges for a host. We treat the tick zone along wood lines, fences and shaded borders, and recommend habitat changes that make the yard inhospitable.
How to identify ticks
- What it looks like
- Eight-legged flat oval arachnids, brown to reddish, that swell into a gray bean shape when engorged.
- Size
- Poppy-seed to 1/4 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Tall grass, leaf litter, wood lines, ivy, shrubs and areas with deer or rodent traffic.
- Commonly confused with
- Engorged ticks are often mistaken for skin tags or small warts.
Signs of ticks in your home
- Ticks found on pets or people
- Bull's-eye rash after a bite
- Deer or rodent traffic along the yard edge
Ticks questions homeowners ask
What kind of tick bit me?
Black-legged (deer) ticks are tiny with dark legs and carry Lyme disease; lone star ticks have a white dot; American dog ticks are larger with mottled markings.
How do I remove a tick?
Use fine-tipped tweezers at the skin line, pull straight out without twisting, and disinfect the site.
Tick control by city
Local technicians handle ticks in every market below — pick your city for neighborhood coverage, seasonal notes and a free quote.
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