TICK PEST CONTROL COLUMBUS OHIO
Reliable Tick Removal Company to Protect your Homes and Pets
Tick Control and Exterminator Services
We are licensed to treat ticks and can help you control the spread of them, primarily outdoors. We treat monthly (3-4 weeks) to control the population (not total eradication) around your:
- exterior living spaces
- foliage
- shaded areas
- under decks
- around patios
You will often see a decrease within one service in the matter of a few weeks, but sometimes it can take 2 services, depending on the level of infestation. Most customers notice a night and day difference, but there will never be zero ticks in your yard. Treatments must be applied on a monthly basis to be effective.
If you have a tick problem inside your home, we have indoor nontoxic pesticides that we can spray, but in all the years of providing pest control, we have not run into a problem with ticks in the home.
Ticks are included in our Premium and Elite Programs!
In the Columbus area, several types of ticks can pose threats to your health and comfort. Understanding these common tick species helps in identifying and addressing them promptly.
- American Dog Tick: Often found in grassy and wooded areas, the American dog tick can attach to both pets and humans,
- Blacklegged Tick (Deer Tick): Known for its dark color, the blacklegged tick is commonly found in wooded or high grassy areas like fields. This tick is particularly concerning due to its ability to go unnoticed when latching onto both humans and animals.
- Lone Star Tick: Recognizable by the distinctive white spot on the back of adult females, the lone star tick is prevalent in Ohio. These ticks are aggressive biters and can be found in various habitats, including forests and gardens.
- Brown Dog Tick: Unlike other ticks, the brown dog tick is more likely to be found indoors, particularly in kennels or homes with pets. They can complete their life cycle indoors, making infestations harder to control without professional help.
Understanding these types of ticks and their habitats can help you stay vigilant and take necessary precautions
Understanding Ticks and Pets
The Stages of Tick Infestation in Ohio
Stage 1: Questing
Ticks have a life cycle that consists of several stages, and it all begins with the quest for a blood meal. In this stage, ticks actively seek a suitable host. They do not fly or jump; instead, they rely on their incredible sensory organs to detect vibrations, body heat, and the carbon dioxide exhaled by animals, including humans. Questing ticks perch on the tips of grasses, shrubs, or leaf litter, with their legs outstretched, patiently waiting for a passing host to latch onto.
Stage 2: Attachment
Once a host brushes against the questing tick, it immediately grasps onto the host’s skin. Ticks prefer warm and moist areas such as the armpits, groin, scalp, or behind the ears. They use their specialized mouthparts to pierce the skin and begin feeding on the host’s blood. At this stage, the tick is in its nymph or adult stage, and it will remain attached for several days, slowly engorging itself.
Stage 3: Feeding and Engorgement
As the tick feeds, it injects a mixture of saliva into the host’s bloodstream to prevent blood clotting and suppress the host’s immune response. If the tick is infected with any disease-causing pathogens, such as Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever, they may be transmitted to the host during this stage. The tick will continue to feed until it becomes engorged with blood, expanding several times in size.
Risks of Tick Infestations for Pets and Humans
Lyme Disease
Transmitted by the black-legged tick, in dogs it’ll cause joint pain, lameness, fatigue, fever or more serious conditions such as kidney problems. Lyme disease in humans can cause fever, fatigue, rash, severe joint and neurological issues.
Ehrlichiosis
Carried by the brown dog tick, it can affect both dogs and cats causing symptoms like fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, bleeding disorders, or In severe cases, damage to the immune system and vital organs. In humans, it can cause flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, and muscle aches.
Anaplasmosis
Transmitted by the black-legged tick, this disease can cause fever, joint pain, lethargy, decreased appetite, or more severe complications like kidney or neurological disorders in dogs. People may experience fever, headaches, and muscle pain.
Babesiosis
Typically transmitted by the brown dog tick, babesiosis affects dogs, causing symptoms such as anemia, fever, weakness and can be life-threatening to puppies or dogs with weakened immune systems. In humans, it affects red blood cells, causing fever, chills, and fatigue, severe in individuals with weakened immune systems.
Why Choose Elite Pest as Your Tick Exterminator
When it comes to safeguarding your home and family from the threat of ticks, proactive measures are essential. While DIY methods can help control tick populations to some extent, enlisting the expertise of professional pest control services can provide numerous benefits. We can help treat for ticks around your home and ensure a safe and tick-free environment for you and your loved ones.
- Expertise And Knowledge: With years of experience in pest control, including specialized training in tick extermination, our technicians are equipped to handle even the most challenging infestations.
- Targeted Approach: We utilize advanced, proven methods and products that target ticks where they live, and areas where pets may get into, ensuring thorough treatment throughout your yard..0
- Follow EPA Guidelines to minimize risk: You and your family’s safety are our top priorities, but we also need to get rid of your ticks. We are trained professionals and follow all label and EPA guidelines on proper application of the products we use. We will give you recommendations on how to best protect your family while also effectively managing your tick problem.
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM): We focus on the whole system of how pests affect your home, not just spot treatment. This both gets rid of current ticks and long term prevention.
Choose Elite Pest and Termite Control for reliable, effective tick extermination services that restore comfort and peace of mind to your home and outdoor spaces.
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FAQs about Ticks and Tick Pest Control​
Ticks are a common concern for pet owners, as they can pose serious health risks to our furry friends. Understanding where ticks live can help you take preventive measures to protect your pets. Here are some of the most common places ticks are found:
Wooded Areas
Ticks thrive in wooded and forested areas where they can easily find hosts like deer, mice, and your pets. When dogs or cats roam through these areas, they can pick up ticks that latch onto their fur.
Tall Grass and Brush
Tall grasses and brushy areas are ideal habitats for ticks. Pets exploring these areas are at risk of ticks attaching to their fur as they brush past.
Leaf Litter and Ground Cover
Ticks often hide in leaf litter and ground cover, which provide shelter and humidity. Pets digging or playing in these areas can unknowingly bring ticks into your home.
Animal Habitats
Areas frequented by wildlife, such as deer paths, rodent burrows, and bird nests, are hotspots for ticks. Pets that roam in these areas can pick up ticks and transport them back to your home.
Gardens and Landscaped Areas
Ticks can be found in well-maintained gardens and landscaped yards, especially in dense shrubs and ground cover plants. Pets wandering through these areas are at risk of tick exposure.
Outdoor Structures
Ticks can also be found near outdoor structures like sheds, woodpiles, and stone walls, where they seek shelter and wait for a passing host, including your pets.
