A Glimpse Into Ticks
Ticks are arachnids. Adults have eight legs, whereas young ticks have six legs. Ticks are blood-feeding parasites that are often found in tall grass and shrubs where they will wait to attach to a passing host. Physical contact is the only method of transportation for ticks. They do not jump or fly, although they may drop from their perch and fall onto a host. Ticks are more active outdoors in warm weather, but can attack a host at any time. Ticks are especially abundant near water, where warm-blooded animals come to drink.
Besides the threat of diseases introduced to humans by mosquitoes, the tick and its array of problems is a close second. Ticks generally are not born with disease agents but rather acquire them during various feedings. Lyme disease is the most commonly known disease spread by ticks. Early symptoms of Lyme disease may include fever, headache, fatigue, depression and a characteristic circular skin rash. In most cases, the infection and its symptoms are eliminated by antibiotics, especially if the illness is treated early. Left untreated, later symptoms may involve the joints, heart and central nervous system.
If you’re experiencing any problems with ticks, call the pest control professionals at Rove: 651-735-3101. A friendly pest control expert from one of our 4 Minnesota offices (in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Oakdale & Brooklyn Park) will be able to help.
Arizona Tick Control Service Areas
Massachusetts Tick Control Service Areas
- Tick Control in Framingham, MA
- Tick Control in Marlborough, MA
- Tick Control Milford, MA
- Tick Control in Shrewsbury, MA
- Tick Control in Southborough, MA
- Tick Control in Wellesley, MA
Michigan Tick Control Service Areas
- Tick Control in Commerce Charter Township, MI
- Tick Control in Detroit, MI
- Tick Control in Farmington Hills, MI
- Tick Control in Milford, MI
- Tick Control in Novi, MI
- Tick Control in Plymouth, MI
- Tick Control in South Lyon, MI
- Tick Control in Wixom, MI
Minnesota Tick Control Service Areas
- Tick Control in Lakeview, MN
- Tick Control in Brooklyn Park, MN
- Tick Control in Champlin, MN
- Tick Control in Eagan, MN
- Tick Control in Edina, MN
- Tick Control in Golden Valley, MN
- Tick Control in Inver Grove Heights, MN
- Tick Control in Minneapolis-St.Paul, MN
- Tick Control in Oakdale, MN
- Tick Control in Plymouth, MN
- Tick Control in Rochester, MN
- Tick Control in Roseville, MN
- Tick Control in Shoreview, MN
Wisconsin Tick Control Service Areas
- Tick Control in Fitchburg, WI
- Tick Control in Hudson, WI
- Tick Control in Madison, WI
- Tick Control in McFarland, WI
- Tick Control in Middleton, WI
- Tick Control in Sun Prairie, WI
- Tick Control in Verona, WI