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3. When dealing with pests, ticks are
among the worst.
Their small size and penchant for
sucking blood, while posing a risk
for spreading disease, makes them
as repulsive as they are elusive.

4. However, there are ways to prevent infestation while
keeping your family and your pets safe from infection.

5. INSECTICIDES/PESTICIDES

6. Many available products can easily
prevent and dispose of ticks. Spray
in areas such as doorways, cracks,
crevices and windows where ticks
may have access.

7. Insect growth regulators will help
prevent immature ticks from
developing into breeding adults.

8. Keep in mind that ticks are
biologically inclined to climb. They
will scale high grasses and foliage
to hitch a ride on passing animals.

9. For those who don’t like to use
chemicals, cedar oil is claimed to
be naturally effective against ticks.
Photo from Walmart

10. Cedar oil does little to no harm to
more welcome insects such as
butterflies and bees.
Photo from Walmart

11. In cases of a severe infestation,
calling in an exterminator is the
final option.

12. PET TREATMENT

13. If there are pets in the home,
multiple treatments can be used to
ensure they don’t become infected
and bring ticks into the home.

14. Fur treatments that are applied
externally once a month are
quite useful.

15. However, if coming into contact
with them is a concern, monthly
pills administered orally are
another option.
Shampoo and tick and flea collars
are also helpful.

16. CLOTHING

17. Ensure that before entering the home from outside,
particularly where ticks like to reside such as:
• Grassy fields
• Farm lands
• Areas frequented by wildlife

18. Shake out pants and socks, and check shoes
for any unwanted hitchhikers.
Regularly clean rugs and pet bedding to make
sure ticks haven’t taken up refuge.

19. It’s suggested to put articles in the dryer on a high
setting prior to washing. In this way, the heat kills
the ticks first.

20. LANDSCAPING

21. Ticks love high grass and dense
foliage. Keeping a lawn or
property well maintained and
preventing overgrowth will keep
most ticks away.

22. Leaf litter, and bird and animal
nesting need to be cleared out
of any areas where a person
might go since ticks often feed
on these animals and will
frequent those spots.

23. Also, be sure to wear long sleeves
and pants, tucking pant leggings
into socks so that a tick is unable
to get underneath the garment to
the skin.

24. IF BITTEN

25. If a tick is found embedded in
the skin, don’t panic and
hastily remove the tick.

26. Since ticks may carry diseases
and bacteria, decapitating it or
puncturing its body may result
in infection.

27. Instead, take a pair of small
tweezers and gently pinch the
tick around the head, as close
to the skin as possible.

28. Slowly lift the tick out and
place it in a sealed plastic bag
before disposing of it in the
trash outside the house.

29. Do NOT attempt to smother the tick; this method is NOT
effective for removal.

30. Clean the bite area with soapy water and treat
it with rubbing alcohol or iodine.
If you’re concerned about infection or disease,
retain the tick for identification purposes and
consult a doctor.

31. Custom Weed & Pest Control
has been in business since
1989, serving the greater
Phoenix metro area for both
residential and commercial.

32. VISIT SITE
http://wekillweeds.com

33. CUSTOM WEED & PEST CONTROL
Address: Phoenix AZ 85044
Phone: 602-956-3844
Fax: 623-376-7743
Email: info@wekillweeds.com