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Black-Legged Tick Appearance and Size Facts
Also known as the deer tick, black-legged ticks are notorious for their ability to bite and transmit diseases such as Lyme disease. Although this disease is not common in Florida, these ticks can still be a nuisance with their bites. You don’t have to fight your black-legged tick infestation alone. With the help of our team at Hulett Environmental Services, you can properly identify and eradicate a black-legged tick infestation.
Here are some common characteristics of black-legged ticks to help you identify your problem:
- Color. They have orange-brown bodies and dark legs.
- Size. They are approximately one-eighth of an inch in size.
- Body. They have a flat and broad oval-shaped body with eight legs.
- Region. They can be found primarily in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and southeastern United States.
Distinguishing Black-Legged Ticks From Other Ticks
Compared to other ticks, black-legged ticks are much smaller in size, and their bites are more dangerous. Because of their small size, they can be more difficult for people to identify. For the most accurate results in tick identification, it’s best to turn to a professional for help.
We provide tick removal for black-legged ticks in the following locations and their surrounding areas:
Behavior and Habitat of Blacklegged Ticks
Black-legged ticks like to hide in grass and shrubs to wait for a host to pass by and can be found year-round. Once they attach to a host, they form a nesting area for adults to lay their offspring. In the spring, females will detach from the host and lay up to 3,000 eggs. Nymphs tend to feed off mice, squirrels, rabbits, humans, and birds. A common area of attack for black-legged ticks is the back of the neck. If you think you have one on you, check there first.
Signs of Infestation of Blacklegged Ticks
A simple but common way to detect a black-legged tick infestation in your Florida home is by spotting one or a few around your home. Common areas of infestation include in your yard, on your body, or on your pet. With their ability to transmit harmful diseases at an alarming rate, it’s best to stay calm and contact a professional pest control service to address the problem.
Tips for Prevention of Blacklegged Ticks
Ensure your grass is cut low, including around fences, shrubs, trees, and other areas that are difficult to cut. Make sure your garbage is sealed with lids to make your home unattractive to raccoons and opossums, which are also common hosts of black-legged ticks. For indoor tick removal, inspect your clothing and skin when heading inside. Also, comb and check on your pets frequently to stay on top of any tick problems.
Getting Rid of Black-Legged Ticks
Even with preventive measures in place, you’ll soon find that fighting your black-legged tick problem alone is merely just kicking the can down the road. Home remedies don’t have the same effectiveness as professional pest control services such as the ones offered by Hulett. With residential and commercial pest control available, get the best results for black-legged tick and additional pest removal without having to do the work yourself.
Effective Black-Legged Tick Control Solutions
Don’t let your black-legged tick infestation get the best of you. Just call Hulett for the best black-legged tick control in Florida. Not only do we offer green and pet-friendly pest control treatments, but we also make an effort to provide pest removal and prevention for better results. Don’t let your pest problem linger, and schedule your free inspection with us online today!
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