Tick prevention for the dog days of summer.

Ticks can carry the pathogens for ten human diseases and spread illnesses such as:

  • Lyme disease
  • Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
  • Anaplasmosis
  • Alpha-Gal

Ticks are among the most efficient carriers of disease because they attach firmly when sucking blood, feed slowly, and may go unnoticed for a considerable amount of time while feeding.

Pet owners and parents alike are concerned with tick prevention because a tick bite can have serious implications for children and pets. Five of the ten diseases ticks transmit to humans can be transmitted to pets. That is why keeping everyone (furry or not) around your household tick-free is important.

Ticks cannot jump or fly. They can only crawl. Ticks wait for host animals from the tips of grasses and shrubs. When brushed by a moving animal or person, they quickly let go of the vegetation and climb onto the host. To avoid this, use prevention methods to keep ticks out of your yard in the first place. Let Mosquito Joe spray your yard and set up a barrier for these intruders. Since our barrier sprays target shrubbery, we already zone in on where ticks live and wait for a host. Don’t let that host be you! Call us today for a free quote.

Common Questions about Ticks in Knoxville, TN

tick vector compressedHow bad are ticks in Tennessee?

Tennessee is one of the states with the highest count of lone star ticks, which carry diseases like alpha-gal. The overall tick population in Tennessee has also been climbing upward in the last several years. Given the prevalence of ticks in wooded and brushy areas, it’s particularly essential for residents in West Knoxville who enjoy outdoor activities to be diligent with tick control.

When is tick season in Tennessee?

April marks the start of tick season in Tennessee. Ticks remain highly active in May and June, with activity on the decline July through September. By October, they’re pretty much inactive and more rarely spotted in West Knoxville.

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