There’s nothing that can spoil an afternoon like finding a tick in your hair, on your legs, or anywhere else on your body. Not only are ticks a bother, but they can also carry diseases and pose a serious threat to you and your family’s health. They can even cause serious harm to any pets, like dogs or cats. Here are some of the reasons you should look out for ticks and some tips to keep yourself safe from ticks.
The Dangers of Ticks
Ticks can be more than just a bother when you’re coming in from the outdoors. According to the Center for Disease Control, ticks are carriers for over 15 diseases. The diseases ticks can transmit include Lyme disease, Heartland virus, Colorado tick fever, and many more. If left untreated, these diseases can pose a significant threat to you and your loved ones’ health. If you experience any symptoms related to a tickborne illness after discovering a tick or tick bite, the CDC recommends seeing your healthcare provider immediately.
How Common Are Ticks in Georgia?
Due to Georgia’s relatively mild climate, ticks are a year-round threat. They are more common during the summer months due to warmer temperatures, but even in the winter it’s a good idea to keep ticks in mind whenever you’re in areas where ticks could thrive. These areas include wooded areas, anywhere grassy or brushy, and even your yard at home.
Tips to Protect Against Ticks
If you live in an area where ticks are common, there’s a few things to keep in mind when trying to keep yourself safe from ticks. The first and most surefire way to ensure you catch ticks before it’s too late is to always check yourself and your animals for ticks if you pass through an area where ticks could be. After you come inside your home, inspect your body all over for ticks, especially your hair, armpits, back, and legs. Another preventative step you can take is using EPA registered insect repellants, which will discourage ticks from biting you if applied correctly. When you know you’ll be in an area where ticks are common, you can also wear clothes treated with permethrin, a special insecticide which can last on clothing for multiple washes when used correctly.
Tick Control Services With Healthy Home
Another important way you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe from ticks is by ensuring that your home and the area around it is tick-free. You can contact our team to set up a time for an inspection, where one of our pest control experts will carefully investigate your property for ticks. After the inspection, we’ll work with you to determine the best next steps to keep your home tick-free. Reach out to our team at your earliest convenience, and we can schedule an appointment right away!