Tick, Tick, Tick. We’re not talking about watching the clock, were talking about the arachnids that feast on the blood of animals and people. There are two kinds of ticks that don’t stick to just animal blood, they have a taste for human blood too and can be a real pain in more ways than one if you are bitten. Most people think that it is a problem that only effects their dogs, but they can be a problem for people that spend time outdoors or who live near farm animals or wooded areas. Ticks don’t actually burrow all the way under your skin, they just burrow their head and start to feed on the blood of the host. One of the many problems with ticks is that like other pests they can carry disease that can be dangerous to humans. It takes just one tick bite to start the spread of bacteria that can potentially cause disease such as Lyme disease. The two main ticks that you need to be cautious of are dog and deer ticks. Don’t be confused both of these ticks will and do latch onto a human host if given the chance.
 

Dog Ticks

Dog ticks are found all over the Unites States but tend to be found mostly in open fields. Dog ticks don’t need as much water to sty hydrated so they can survive and thrive in dryer areas. A disease that is known to follow around dog ticks is Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Rocky Mountain spotted fever comes from a bacteria that is spread by the dog tick and starts off with a fever as one of the first symptoms. You can also have headache, muscle pain and a rash. This disease needs to be treated by a professional as soon as it is expected.

Deer Ticks

Deer ticks are another tick that is found and needs to be looked out for. They carry bacteria that can cause many diseases but one of the worst is Lyme disease. Lyme disease can affect your nervous system and cause headaches, fatigue and much more. If Lyme disease is left untreated it can turn into a long term disease that can be very hard to treat. If you suspect you have been bitten by a deer tick and you show signs of an infection you should call a health care professional right away.

Professional Tick Control

There are treatments that can help deter ticks from coming around your property. Call Abele Exterminating Co to set up an inspection and sign up for a pest and tick treatment plan today!