Information About Ticks
Ticks inhabit grassy areas, woods, farmland, shrubbery, and leaf litter. These pests are unable to fly or jump, but they can climb tall vegetation, such as uncut lawns. They wait atop leaves, extending their front legs to latch onto a passing host. Once they attach, ticks feed for 3 to 5 days.
Deer ticks progress through three stages over the course of two years, feeding only once on different hosts during each stage. In spring and summer, tiny larvae hatch and feed on small mammals like mice and chipmunks. Nymphs, which are about the size of a poppy seed, feed on larger mammals such as raccoons, cats, dogs, and humans from May to August. It’s important to note that 70% of Lyme disease cases are attributed to bites during the nymph stage. Adult ticks are larger and prefer feeding on big mammals like deer, cattle, and horses.
Tick Treatment
For yard treatment, Brown’s IPM offers a low-odor, fast-drying spray that will not discolor or harm your grass, shrubs, flowers, or soil. To prepare for tick treatment, please remove any toys, tools, or garden hoses, pick up pet bowls and toys, turn bird baths upside down, ensure no clothes are hanging on the line, and close all windows in the house. You don’t need to be home during the treatment; the technician will leave a notice once the job is complete. Just keep pets and people away from the treated area until it dries.
