American Dog Tick
Dermacentor varibilis (American dog tick)

Color: brown to dark brown
Legs: 6 to 8 depending on life cycle
Shape: round
Size: about the size of a pencil eraser
Antennae: no
Flight: no

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The tick utilizes three hosts through out its development. The adults prefer larger mammals such as dogs and humans. After a female feeds for 7 to 10 days, it drops to the ground and lays thousands of eggs.

Habitat

These insects are most abundant during warm seasons. They prefer overgrown yards, vacant lots, fields, weedy roadsides, edges of paths and hiking trails. They wait for a host to brush against the vegetation, then crawls to a suitable place to attach themselves and feed.  

Health Risks

It is known to transmit spotted fever, including tick typhus and Rocky Mountain Spotted fever. They do not transmit Lyme disease, but can cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to tick bites.   Knowing what ticks look like and how to kill ticks can ultimately prevent any health related issues.

Property Damage

Killing ticks can be somewhat challenging. High infestation may require destroying pet bedding and treatments to your home, pets, and yard. Pest Products Online’s tick insecticide provides a successful solution to this problem.

Prevention

To prevent tick infestation, mow grass and keep brush down where your family and pets spend most of their time outdoors. Remove ticks when evident on pets and family members. For pets highly infested with ticks, remove and discard bedding. Often, treatment for your pet and yard is necessary to rid your home of ticks.  We provide detailed information on what do ticks look like and how to treat them.

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Delta Guard Granules yard treatment
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Tempo SC liquid inside and outside

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