Tick Infestation
If you're a Sydney resident and you spot ticks from time to time you may be worried about whether your property may fall prey to a tick infestation. And rightly so - ticks may be small, but the consequences of an infestation of ticks can be severe, particularly if you have small children in your home, pets, or if one of your family members is found to be allergic or sensitive to ticks.
"After experiencing 7 small ticks in a matter of 2 weeks in July we thought the coming tick season is going to be a bad one. We got A1 Pest Control in to spray the garden immediately and we have not seen a tick, on ourselves or our cats, since. After spending thousands last year saving a cat from tick paralysis this service is one of the best around." Sue Kelly, St Ives
Where are ticks found?
The most common tick encountered by Sydneysiders is the paralysis tick, which typically makes its home in areas that a humid or moist. This means that areas with large amounts of foliage or greenery are more likely to be infested by ticks. Long grass, low-lying plants and greenery, and areas that collect water are all natural breeding grounds for ticks. Given that most Sydney residents pride themselves on their gardens and green areas, or live in close proximity to bushland, the risk of a tick infestation around the home is present for many.
The health hazards associated with ticks
Ticks may be small, but the consequences of a tick bite can be huge. When a tick bites an animal or a human, it injects a small amount of a special toxin into its host. While most healthy adults don't experience any serious side effects from a tick bite, some may suffer a severe allergic reaction that may result in anaphylaxis. Others still may find themselves at risk of tick-borne diseases.Dealing with ticks
While dealing with the occasional tick is relatively easy, ridding a property of a tick infestation is a larger undertaking. This is because many properties provide the perfect environment for ticks to breed, meaning that unless proper steps are taken to remove ticks from the property entirely, your tick problem may continue to be an issue.Ticks can be discouraged by making your property less appealing to them. By ensuring that your lawn is cut short, that plants are trimmed back and areas that collect water and damp are kept as dry as possible, you'll be able to manage your tick problem to a degree. Taking measures such as wearing protective clothing when gardening or outdoors may also help reduce your risks of tick bites.
However, these methods will only manage, not eradicate, the ticks that call your property home. To deal with a problematic tick infestation, you may wish to speak to a professional pest control agent. Currently, the only approved product for tick eradication is able to be applied only by a licensed pest controller such as A1 Pest Control, so if you're concerned about ticks in your home, Contact Bruce on 0417 251 911
Here are 5 good reasons why you may want to deal with our firm
- You will receive knowledgeable information about your situation or pest management problem
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- We only use the safest low or non-toxic treatments that are pet and child friendly
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Call us today on 0417 251 911 for a friendly chat about your situation or send us a message for a free quote.
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