Fleas And Ticks

Tick Control
Habitat change is very important in tick control. Since ticks cannot hop or fly to get to their host, they must climb onto an object (such as tall vegetation, fences, etc.) and wait for a potential host to travel close by. Detecting shadows, vibrations, exhaled carbon dioxide or other host odors,

Ticks are usually found from ground level (not high up in trees) to three feet above the ground.
The tick then drops from their tall perch to attach themselves to their host.
Tall vegetation not only gives ticks easier access to their next passing host but also prevents insecticide applications from giving you the thorough coverage that you need. Pesticides that just “sit” on tall grasses, weeds and other vegetation are easily destroyed by sunlight. Many pests can detect the presence of an insecticide spray (or dust) and will quickly hide on the bottom side of plant leaves or in mulch around treated plants.
Ticks are arachnids in the family with spider, chiggers, mite and scorpions. They don’t react the same as insects.

Treating both sides of plant leaves will increase your control by as much as 60 percent.
Properties and fence rows that are overgrown with weeds and tall grass offer excellent harborage for tick carrying rodents and reptiles; vegetation that grows too tall will naturally go to seed, attracting birds, rats, mice and other creatures that feed on seed. In summary, tall vegetation will severely inhibit your tick control!

It is always best to mow grass before treatment. When do it yourself treatment can be done spray up the walls, fence, trees and other structures. Treat into the cracks and crevices, be as through as possible.

Check with your local pest control supplier, department, or hardware stores for best results on tick control.

You might find it more economical to use a local pest control company. These exterminating companies deal with this every day. Be sure and ask about guarantees you don’t want an exterminator who doesn’t guarantee their work.

Good luck

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1. How to remove ticks from yourself?

2. How to remove ticks from your dogs?

3.How to remove ticks from your cats?

These are simple questions.  It is very surprising at how many people do not know how to remove ticks. If not done properly there can be some painful infections that will set in. so maybe I can help a bit all you need to do is take a few moments

1.    Check your dog,cats and pets for ticks and fleas every day, especially during tick season: spring, summer and fall, or year-round in warmer climates.
2.    Brush your fingers through their fur, applying enough pressure to feel any small bumps. If you do feel a bump, pull the fur apart to identify it.
3.    take some tweezers (the kind with a sharp point if possible) and grab the tick between the body and head and twist and pull gently.
4.    you are finished.
An embedded tick will vary in size, from a pinhead to a grape. Ticks are usually black or dark brown. Depending on the size and location of the tick,
its legs may also be visible. Ticks need to be embedded for 24–48 hours to spread infections.

Tick removal

Removing embedded ticks is a delicate operation, because a piece might break off and remain in your dog’s skin if removal is done improperly. Follow the in the video or consider bringing your dog to a veterinary clinic where a veterinarian or technician can perform the task safely and show you how it’s done. Make sure the tick is removed promptly, as infection can occur after 24 hours.

If you take your time and do the procedures right then you should not have a problem in knowing how to remove ticks.
Good luck

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