Tick Control Services
At Hawkeye Pest Control, we have lots of experience in handling any potential tick infestation. Leave it to the experts!
Below are the most common types of ticks found in Massachusetts:
Deer Ticks (also known as black-legged ticks)
These ticks are prevalent in the Northeast and are the most dangerous due to their ability to carry Lyme disease. They typically inhabit tall grasses, bushes, and areas near fences.
American Dog Ticks (also known as wood ticks)
Known to cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), American dog ticks pose a risk to humans. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or spotted rashes around wrists or ankles should prompt medical consultation.
Brown Dog Ticks
Primarily affecting pets, these ticks can pose serious threats to dogs. As their name suggests, they are commonly found on canine hosts.
Lone Star Ticks
While traditionally found in the South, an increase in Lone Star tick sightings has been observed in the eastern US, including New Jersey. These ticks are known to bite humans and can transmit various illnesses.
Signs of Tick Infestation:
Finding Ticks on Pets or Humans:
Discovering ticks attached to your pets or yourself after spending time outdoors in areas where ticks are prevalent.
Tick Bites:
Identifying characteristic tick bites, which may appear as small red bumps or welts on the skin, often with a central puncture mark.
Tick-Infested Wildlife:
Observing wildlife, such as rodents, deer, or birds, with visible ticks attached to their fur or feathers. This may indicate a high tick population in the surrounding environment.
Tick Activity During Peak Seasons:
Noticing increased tick activity during peak seasons, such as spring and summer, when ticks are most active and likely to seek hosts for feeding.
If you suspect a tick infestation or have concerns about tick exposure, it's important to take precautions to protect yourself and your pets. This may include wearing appropriate clothing, using insect repellents, checking for ticks after spending time outdoors, and seeking medical attention if you develop symptoms of a tick-borne illness. Additionally, professional pest control services can help identify and manage tick infestations in and around your home.
Contact Hawkeye Pest Control to help you develop an effective strategy for tick removal and prevention.