Ticks in San Antonio
Adult ticks have eight legs, and the body is fused into a single region. ticks adults are brown to tan, 1/3 inch long before feeding and up to 1/2-inch long when they are engorged after feeding. Females have a single silvery-white spot on its back while males have scattered spots or streaks around the margins of the body. Other "wood ticks" include the American dog tick and the brown dog tick.
Ticks transmit a number of diseases as a result of feeding off both human and animal hosts. Examples include Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme Disease, Q Fever, Tularemia, Tick Paralysis and Meningoencephalitis.
San Antonio ticks and ticks within the surrounding area, often prefer certain hosts over others, resulting in names as Deer Tick, Cat Tick, American Dog Tick, Bat Tick, Bird Tick, etc. The family pet is a popluar carrier of ticks, which unfortunately results in a tick entering a home. After feeding for a few days, a female tick will drop off of her host to lay eggs. Ticks seek out tiny crevices in which to store their eggs, which can result in a full-blown infestation of your home. Attempting to rid your home of the tick infestation can be difficult and frustrating, as eggs can hatch months later, long after you think you have the situation under control.
If you find or think that you have a tick infestation. Please contact Accurate Pest Control immediately.
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