Ticks are a common concern for East Texas residents who enjoy spending time outdoors. These blood-sucking parasites can latch onto you while you’re exploring nature, potentially transmitting diseases.
How you can Identify Ticks:
Ticks are eight-legged arachnids, resembling small spiders. They have flat, oval bodies that swell with blood after feeding.
Common East Texas Ticks:
* Lone Star tick: The most common tick in East Texas, easily identified by the single white marking on females.
* American dog tick: Feeds on humans and animals, known to transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
* Brown dog tick: Lives indoors year-round, often infesting homes with pets.
The Dangers of Ticks
Ticks can transmit various diseases through their bites, including Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. If you experience fever, rash, or fatigue after a tick bite, consult a doctor promptly.
Professional Tick Control in East Texas
If you’re concerned about ticks in your yard or have experienced tick bites, call
APS Pest and Termite Extermination Company – Your East Texas Tick Extermination Partner.
We are the #1 pest and termite extermination company in East Texas, APS Pest Control offers a variety of solutions to eliminate ticks from your property and protect your family. Contact us today at (903)752-2268 for a free inspection so we can get you back to enjoying your outdoor space!
