Finding a tick on your child, pet, or yourself is enough to make anyone think twice about spending time outside. Ticks can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Ehrlichiosis with just one bite, so getting professional tick control for your property is important.

Don’t let a tick infestation get out of hand, it only takes one to cause a problem. Capelouto Termite & Pest Control provides professional tick control in Tallahassee to reduce tick activity and help you enjoy your space again.

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Signs Ticks May Be Present on Your Property

Ticks are small and can be difficult to spot, especially before they have fed. You may not realize they’re present until you find one attached to a person or pet. Once they’ve latched onto something, they can stay embedded for a week, or even longer.

Ticks prefer areas with tall grass, dense vegetation, leaf litter, and shade. Overgrown sections of your yard and forested areas provide the conditions ticks need to survive.

If you suspect ticks are bothering your pets, you can use a small comb through their fur to investigate. Ticks are wingless and gray or reddish in color, depending on if they have fed. They move quickly and can jump large distances, so it may be difficult to contain one after you remove it.

Common Tick Species in Tallahassee

  • American Dog Tick 
  • Deer Tick 
  • Lone Star Tick
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Why Hire Capelouto Termite & Pest Control for Tick Control?

Tick activity typically increases from April through November, making professional control beneficial throughout the year. Capelouto Termite & Pest Control provides professional service and reliable results along with:

  • Prompt Local Service: Our team responds quickly when you need help with tick activity.
  • Straightforward Communication: We explain what we find, which treatments we recommend, and what you can do to reduce tick activity. Our team is always available to answer your questions.
  • Trained Technicians: Our specialists understand local tick species, biology, and control methods.
  • Targeted Treatment Options: We’ll inspect your property and develop an Integrated Pest Management plan based on its specific conditions. Our treatments target ticks at different life stages, including eggs, larvae, and adults. 
  • Online Account Management: Schedule services, make payments, and manage your account online.

Our Four-Step Tick Control Service

Our tick control program uses four steps to identify pest activity, treat problem areas, and reduce future tick populations.

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  1. Inspection: We inspect your yard for areas where ticks may be active, including tall grass, shrubs, leaf litter, and transitions between different types of vegetation.
  2. Prevention: Taking proactive steps against ticks deters them from your property and prevents them from spreading Lyme disease and Ehrlichiosis to your family or pets. Our technicians will recommend changes that can make your yard less suitable for ticks, based on expert Integrated Pest Management strategies.
  3. Treatment: We treat active tick areas with liquid and granular products to reduce tick populations and create a treated barrier around your property.
  4. Maintenance: Monthly service maintains lower tick populations throughout the active season and provides consistent protection.

Tick Control FAQs

Capelouto Termite & Pest Control has served Tallahassee since 1964, giving our team extensive experience with local ticks and their behavior. Below are answers to common questions about tick habitats, seasonal activity, and tick control.

Have another question about ticks? Contact us today and our team will be happy to help.

Many tick species become inactive or enter a dormant state during cold weather. They shelter beneath leaf litter, soil, or snow, which can provide insulation during the winter.

The blacklegged tick, also known as the deer tick, is an exception. It remains active during winter and may attach to people or animals when possible.

Ticks are dangerous due to the horrible diseases they could carry. Here are some examples of what can happen from only one tick bite:

  • Lyme Disease – There are 30,000 cases of Lyme Disease reported yearly, and the condition is difficult to diagnose. Flu-like symptoms usually accompany it. The way most people identify a Lyme Disease carrying bite is through the bulls-eye appearance of the bitten area.
  • Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever – This bacterial disease is fatal and it causes fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and weight loss. RMSF is typically spread from the American Dog Tick and is most popular from Oklahoma to North Carolina and all the states in between.
  • Ehrlichiosis – We also have to worry about our furry friends. This condition affects humans, but it is most prevalent in dogs. It causes the death of white blood cells, which results in headache, fatigue, and soreness.

Take Back Your Yard with Capelouto Termite & Pest Control Tick Control

When tick activity becomes a problem, professional treatment lets you use your property with less stress. Capelouto Termite & Pest Control begins with a thorough inspection and develops a tick control plan based on the conditions around your home.

With more than 60 years of experience serving Tallahassee, our team is ready to help with your tick problem. Contact us today for a free estimate and learn why homeowners have trusted Capelouto Termite & Pest Control for tick control since 1964.

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