Tick-borne diseases are on the rise in the United States – Lyme disease in particular. Lyme disease is the most reported vector-borne illness in the U.S. reported by the CDC. Your odds of contracting the disease are directly related to the number of ticks on your property that carry the disease causing bacteria. Animals can be affected, too. Dogs and cats are both subject to Lyme disease. Deer ticks also known as The black legged tick are the culprits that infect people and animals with Lyme disease. Each female deer tick lays ups to approx.. 3,000 eggs each spring. The risk of Lyme disease is at its peak in June and July when deer ticks are in the nymphal stage and people are more likely to be outdoors. Prompt removal is important; infection generally takes an extended period of time - over 24 hours for Lyme disease alone.

Ticks are small external parasites that live off the blood of people, mammals, birds, and occasionally reptiles and amphibians. They are 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. Ticks don't jump or fly, although they may fall onto a host. Ticks have harpoon shaped mouth parts, which allows them to anchor themselves firmly in place while feeding. There are many species of ticks in Ohio. Most seen are dog ticks, Blacklegged ticks, and Lone star ticks.
Crushing or irritating the tick using heat or chemicals should be avoided, because these methods may cause it to regurgitate its stomach contents into the skin, increasing the possibility of infection.

It is commonly claimed that petroleum jelly placed on the tick will clog the animal's breathing passages and cause it to detach itself. Many medical authorities advise against this and other smothering approaches as ticks only breathe a few times per hour and may continue to feed for some time. Smothering tactics may irritate the tick to the point of regurgitation and may cause otherwise avoidable infection. 

TREATMENT
It is just as important to treat your lawn to prevent ticks as it is to mow and maintain a green and healthy lawn. Pets can easily bring ticks into your home. After feeding, ticks will drop off and lay eggs in protected cracks and crevices. Getting rid of an indoor tick infestation takes time because eggs can hatch months later, long after you think you have the situation under control.

Service begins with a licensed technician providing a full inspection of your property. During the inspection, your tick control technician will identify potential problem areas around your home or office. After the source of your problem areas has been identified, your technician will create a customized tick treatment, using the most effective and environmentally conscious tick control solutions. If ticks return within 3 months so will Absolute Pest Control at no charge.