Ticks
Ticks like spiders, are also arachnids. They feed on the blood of mammals, amphibians and birds depending on species.
The most common tick in Arizona is the Brown Dog Tick.
Brown Dog Ticks primarily feed on the blood of dogs but will feed on other mammals if populations of the tick are real high.
Ticks develop into adults through four life stages and in order to develop into the next they need to feed.
The first stage is the larvae also called Seed Ticks. At this stage the tick is extremely small, about the size of a pen head and therefore may go unnoticed. Under magnification they look similar to adults except they have six legs instead of eight. They get larger and grow two more legs over the next two stages.
If a female mates successfully, she will need to feed to lay her eggs. This is where problems take off because they can lay up to 5,000 eggs!
Unlike some other tick species, Brown Dog Ticks have evolved into being able to live all four life cycles inside of structures. Which means they never have to go outside for survival and can infest a home in great numbers.
Although rare, Brown Dog Ticks can be vectors of diseases such as Rocky Mountain Tick Fever.
Symptoms of this disease are muscle aches, head aches, chills and fever sometimes followed by a spotted rash.
Dogs may also develop Tick Paralysis from toxins in the ticks saliva. This can happen after being bitten only one time.
Some symptoms of this include
vomiting
fast heart rate
fatigue or lethargy
loss of muscle movement (paralysis)
respiratory problems
excessive drooling
Controlling Ticks
For control of Brown Dog Ticks we recommend the dogs also be treated.
We can advise you on what products have given us the best results when combined with other control methods.
The interior of the home will also need to be treated and dog bedding and other material will need to be washed or
disposed of.
We will need to apply products to the entire yard outside including fencing or walls around the perimeter, and sheds.
For the best results grass should be mowed and the yard should be cleaned of debris which acts as shelter for the pests.
Not doing so can delay effectiveness of pesticides.
Ticks can go several months without feeding, and early stages can delay developing into their next cycle depending on environmental conditions. Because of this, once an infestation is under control, having the property serviced regularly is recommended.
Call Kyle's Pest Solution 623-760-6025 to begin service as soon as possible if you have sighted ticks
Ticks like spiders, are also arachnids. They feed on the blood of mammals, amphibians and birds depending on species.
The most common tick in Arizona is the Brown Dog Tick.
Brown Dog Ticks primarily feed on the blood of dogs but will feed on other mammals if populations of the tick are real high.
Ticks develop into adults through four life stages and in order to develop into the next they need to feed.
The first stage is the larvae also called Seed Ticks. At this stage the tick is extremely small, about the size of a pen head and therefore may go unnoticed. Under magnification they look similar to adults except they have six legs instead of eight. They get larger and grow two more legs over the next two stages.
If a female mates successfully, she will need to feed to lay her eggs. This is where problems take off because they can lay up to 5,000 eggs!
Unlike some other tick species, Brown Dog Ticks have evolved into being able to live all four life cycles inside of structures. Which means they never have to go outside for survival and can infest a home in great numbers.
Although rare, Brown Dog Ticks can be vectors of diseases such as Rocky Mountain Tick Fever.
Symptoms of this disease are muscle aches, head aches, chills and fever sometimes followed by a spotted rash.
Dogs may also develop Tick Paralysis from toxins in the ticks saliva. This can happen after being bitten only one time.
Some symptoms of this include
vomiting
fast heart rate
fatigue or lethargy
loss of muscle movement (paralysis)
respiratory problems
excessive drooling
Controlling Ticks
For control of Brown Dog Ticks we recommend the dogs also be treated.
We can advise you on what products have given us the best results when combined with other control methods.
The interior of the home will also need to be treated and dog bedding and other material will need to be washed or
disposed of.
We will need to apply products to the entire yard outside including fencing or walls around the perimeter, and sheds.
For the best results grass should be mowed and the yard should be cleaned of debris which acts as shelter for the pests.
Not doing so can delay effectiveness of pesticides.
Ticks can go several months without feeding, and early stages can delay developing into their next cycle depending on environmental conditions. Because of this, once an infestation is under control, having the property serviced regularly is recommended.
Call Kyle's Pest Solution 623-760-6025 to begin service as soon as possible if you have sighted ticks
