Professional Tick Control Services in Memphis, TN & Northern Mississippi

Ticks are like fleas or mosquitos — tiny blood-sucking parasites that can be difficult to spot. Ticks are known to carry and transmit various illnesses, such as Lyme disease, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, making it crucial to protect your pets during the tick season. Our specialized tick extermination services in Tennessee are designed to eliminate and prevent tick infestations effectively. With a strategic approach tailored for various tick species, we ensure a pest-free and safe living environment for your home or business. Trust us to implement advanced methods that not only eradicate existing ticks but also focus on long-term prevention measures.

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What Are The Characteristics Of Ticks?

As you know, ticks can be dangerous. Let us look at some of their characteristics:

Ticks are small arachnids that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, and reptiles. They remain attached to their host for days or even weeks while they feed on blood.
Ticks have just six legs when they are larvae and eight legs when nymphs and adults.
Unfed ticks are flattened and teardrop-shaped.
Depending on their species, ticks can be any color.

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How Do You Get Ticks?

Ticks are disease carrying parasites that latch onto their hosts when the opportunity arises. They latch onto fur, clothing, or skin and suck blood from a host. Soft ticks often move from place to place on their own and invade homes, searching for a host. Avoiding contact with ticks, and tick-infested areas are the best way to prevent ticks and tick-borne diseases.

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How To Remove A Tick From Your Body?

Follow These Tips To Remove A Tick Safely

Discovering a tick on your body can be concerning, but proper removal is crucial. Follow these simple steps to safely and effectively remove a tick from your body.

Use Fine-Tipped Tweezers: Grasp the tick close to the skin's surface with tweezers for a secure grip.
Pull Upward with Even Pressure: Avoid twisting; pull upward steadily to prevent mouthpart breakage.
Clean the Bite Area: After removal, clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol.
Dispose Properly: Dispose of the tick in alcohol; avoid crushing it with bare fingers.
Monitor for Symptoms: Keep an eye on the bite area for signs of infection; seek medical attention if needed.

Best Tick Extermination And Control Program In Tennessee

Premier Tick Exterminator That You Can Trust!

These tiny pests that attach themselves to humans and animals — are a significant pain. When they attack, they can be hard to catch. And even harder to kill. Ticks, eggs, larvae, and adults can all pose unique threats. That's why it's so crucial for you to call a pest control company that knows how to handle ticks: Jamison Pest and Lawn. We provide one of Tennessee's most affordable tick extermination services. Our trained technicians will find and put an end to them, usually without harmful pesticides. We implement precise and tailored extermination strategies for a pest-free environment in Tennessee. Call us today at (901) 452-1505.

WHY CHOOSE JAMISON PEST AND LAWN?

Choosing Jamison Pest and Lawn means trusting a team that combines local expertise with a commitment to quality. With 77 years of experience, we understand the unique challenges of Tennessee & Mississippi and offer customized pest and lawn care solutions.