Ticks are an issue homeowners often have to deal with, and if they manage to get a hold of you or your pets, they can cause significant health problems because of the many diseases they carry. Treating your property with regular tick control applications can curb the issue. However, because they’re so small, it’s not always obvious when your yard is infested. Here are a few signs your yard has a tick problem.

When Do I Need Tick Control Services?

1. Ticks Around Your Property

This is the easiest way to discover an infestation. Even if you’ve only seen one tick in your yard, it should be taken seriously. That’s because a single female tick can lay thousands of eggs at a time. If you’ve spotted one, others are likely also lurking around your home. If you see one, call a professional who is trained to identify the eggs so they can be removed before they hatch.

2. Health Issues in Pets

Ticks feed on the blood of any mammal, and this means your pets are also susceptible to being bit. If it happens to your pet, you may notice symptoms such as fever, scabs or bumps developing across their body, or excessive head-shaking if the tick bit their inner ear. If you notice any of these, check their entire body for these pests.

3. Personal Health Problems

A tick can bite you without you even being aware. Familiarize yourself with the symptoms you might experience if they’ve transmitted a disease. You might notice pain, swelling, a rash, or a burning sensation where it bit you. More serious symptoms include the rash spreading throughout the body, neck stiffness, headache, nausea, or fever, which are typically the result of contracting Lyme disease.

 

If you’ve noticed any of these signs of an infestation, schedule professional tick control with the experts at A to Z Property Maintenance, LLC in Brookfield, CT. For more than 25 years, their highly trained landscapers have helped yards stay beautiful with lawn maintenance and yard cleanup services. If you have ticks on your property, they also offer organic tick removal services that’ll clear them off your land without harming you or your pets. Schedule an appointment by calling (203) 775-9174 or learn more about their services online.