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Jonathan Mitchell
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American dog ticks, also known as wood ticks, are present throughout most of the U.S., excluding the Rocky Mountain region. Brown in color with grayish-white spots, these ticks grow from 3/16” to 5/8” when fully engorged. They are oval-shaped and flat, with six legs as larvae and eight legs as adults.
Primarily targeting dogs, these ticks can also bite humans and are known to transmit diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. They are most active during the spring and early summer. Regular pet checks and lawn maintenance are essential in preventing infestations.
Brown Dog Ticks, with their distinctive reddish-brown color, are commonly found on domestic dogs and are prevalent throughout the U.S., especially in the warmer climate of California. When dogs aren’t available, they may bite humans as an alternative host.
Adult Brown Dog Ticks are about 1/8″ long, growing up to 1/2″ when engorged with blood. They possess six legs in their larval stage and eight legs as nymphs and adults. Prompt removal from your pets is key to preventing health concerns. Regularly inspect your dogs and maintain clean living areas to minimize the presence of these ticks.
Pacific Coast ticks are often found in shrublands and along trails in regions from Oregon to Baja California, making them common in Fair Oaks’ outdoor spaces. These ticks are most active during the cooler months, particularly in April and May. While they usually prefer large mammals such as deer and cattle, they also bite dogs and people.
These ticks can spread diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia, and bovine anaplasmosis. In addition, tick-bite paralysis has been documented in cattle and ponies. Around 11% of adult Pacific Coast ticks carry bacteria linked to Pacific Coast tick fever, which can be mistaken for Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
The Western Black-Legged Tick is widespread along the Pacific Coast and into British Columbia, acting as the main vector of Lyme disease. Common habitats include wooded areas, grasslands, and locations close to water, though they can also be found in scrub-shrub areas. This species is closely related to the Eastern Black-Legged Tick but is primarily found on the West Coast.
Adults are most active from December to early summer, while nymphs are common in the spring, particularly in April, May, and June. Nymphs tend to feed on smaller animals such as lizards and rodents and rarely bite humans or pets. Keeping your yard clean and well-maintained can reduce the chance of encountering ticks.
Our tick control service starts with a conversation to clarify your treatment needs. Whether indoor, outdoor, or both areas require attention, we customize our approach accordingly. Homes with pets often benefit from treating both spaces for comprehensive protection.
We follow up with an inspection of your yard, identifying key areas where ticks tend to gather. Up to half an acre is treated with long-lasting, moisture-activated granules. If your yard is larger, we can extend the coverage for an additional charge. For indoor treatments, we use a targeted solution applied with a B&G sprayer.
Two weeks after the initial tick treatment, we offer a free follow-up service to check for any newly hatched ticks. Our technician will inspect the treated indoor and outdoor areas to ensure complete tick control.
If necessary, we’ll reapply treatments to break the tick life cycle, ensuring no further infestations. We aim to keep your home and yard free of ticks, giving peace of mind to you and your pets.
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