Tick Pest Control

Common Tick Questions

1. Where Do Ticks Usually Live?

   Ticks are often found in wooded areas, on brush, and in grassy places. However, most wildlife will have them living on their bodies. Likewise, don’t be surprised if you see them in your backyard! That’s why tick extermination is so important!

2. How Do You Avoid Ticks?

   Tick prevention is often the best solution. They’re active more in the warmer months, so you should avoid brushy and wooded areas when you’re outside. Stick to the centre of the trails when you’re hiking. You can also use insect repellent when you’re out.

   We also recommend getting a tick inspection periodically to ensure you don’t have ticks around your yard. If you do, a tick treatment will get rid of them.

   Whenever you come inside from being outdoors, you should:

   • Check your body for ticks, including the waist, joints, under the arms, around the ears, and the scalp.
   • Launder your clothes immediately and use the highest heat setting possible on your dryer.
   • Check pets for ticks and even look into the bags you’ve carried in.
   • Shower after you get back inside to reduce the risk of disease.
3. How Do I Go About Tick Removal?

   Ticks are hard to spot, so when you find one, you should remove it carefully. These pests have a barbed feeding tube. If you pull it straight out, it will stay in the skin. Here are a few tips for tick removal:

   • Use tweezers to grasp the bug as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Pull upward and use even, steady pressure so that you remove the feeding tube, as well.
   • Dispose of the tick by flushing it down the toilet or pouring rubbing alcohol on it to kill it. Vacuuming will not help because they can get out.
   • Wash your hands and the bite area with warm water and soap, or disinfect everything with rubbing alcohol.
4. What Should You Do After Finding a Tick on You or Your Loved Ones?

   If you see a tick on your body, make sure you remove it safely. Once you do that, be aware of the symptoms you might experience from the bite, such as joint pain/swelling, muscle pain, headaches, and fever.

   The next step is to call Flick to request a tick inspection. We will choose a time that meets your needs and check the property to determine if you have ticks and the best course of action to eradicate them.