Do You Have a Tick Problem?
Protect Your Home From Ticks With Our Pest Control Solutions
Ticks are among the most concerning pests for anyone on the East Coast. Although they’re well-known for spreading Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, they can transmit many other illnesses, including babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness, Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever, and tularemia.
To provide the best protection against ticks and other common pests, as well as the diseases they carry, turn to Home Paramount Pest Control. We’re the premier pest management company on the East Coast, and we serve everywhere from Pennsylvania, Delaware, and the Washington, DC, area to North and South Carolina and Florida.
Our family-owned company has been in business since 1939 and offers excellent service with impressive customer reviews, free inspections, and flexible financing options.
Signs You May Have a Tick Infestation
Before they have fed, ticks can be as small as a poppy seed or just over 1/32 of an inch. This makes them hard to spot, especially since they like to hide in warm and moist areas, such as the scalp, armpits, or groin, and the fur of pets.
To minimize the risk of tick-borne disease, look out for these signs of a tick infestation near your home:
- Visible ticks: Watch carefully for black spots, brown spots, or visible ticks on your family members and pets after being outdoors. Ticks can range from 1/32 to over 3/8 of an inch in size and swell when feeding.
- Bites or a rash: Be wary of any suspected bites, red spots, or rashes. Tick bites will often resemble a bullseye, with the bite in the center, but not always.
- Ticks in your yard: If you notice ticks outside your home or in your yard, be extra vigilant anytime a family member or a pet goes outdoors, and wear long-sleeve shirts and full-length pants when possible.
- Rodent activity: Rodents often carry ticks that can spread disease, so if you notice rodents around your home, rodent droppings, or nesting activity, contact a professional to remove them.
- Signs of illness: If you notice signs of a possible tick-borne illness, such as fever, fatigue, chills, lethargy, body aches, or joint pain, see a doctor as soon as possible, especially if it’s accompanied by a suspected tick bite or rash.
Call Home Paramount Pest Control today at 888-888-4663 to schedule tick control services for your DC home.
Tick Control & Prevention Services
When you need an experienced team to help reduce the number of ticks in and around your home, choose Home Paramount Pest Control. We serve the East Coast, DC, and Mid-Atlantic regions.
We use a proven, three-step approach to significantly reduce the tick population around your home and minimize the spread of tick-borne diseases. Our process includes:
- A complete inspection of your property to identify potential tick habitats and suggest changes that can make your yard less attractive to ticks.
- Applying treatments to possible breeding areas that will interrupt their life cycle and reduce the tick population
- Targeting attractive habitats like tall grass, thick brush, or wooded areas of your yard with specialized treatments that will kill adult ticks and prevent future breeding.
Call 888-888-4663 to learn more about our tick control process for your East Coast home.
Why You Should Trust a Professional for Tick Control & Prevention
Although there are many pest-control products available to consumers, only a professional like our skilled technicians will have the expertise and experience to know which products will work best for each situation.
We offer highly effective tick control and prevention services that provide the ultimate safety and peace of mind, and we offer free pest control inspections throughout the East Coast and the DC area.
We can help with any pest control problem you may have, from termite and mosquito infestations to bed bugs, stink bugs, and ticks. We use high-performance pest control products that are environmentally friendly wherever possible, and we offer same-day service for pest control emergencies.
Call Home Paramount Pest Control today at 888-888-4663 to schedule tick control services in the DC area.
Tick Control Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions we receive about ticks include:
Yes, ticks can spread Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and various other illnesses, so it’s important to find them and remove them as quickly as possible. It can take up to 36 hours for the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease to cause an infection. They’re found mostly in grassy and wooded areas, where there’s moisture, shade, and plenty of places to hide. A clean, dry, and well-manicured yard can help keep ticks away from your home. Ticks prefer to hide in warm and moist areas, like the scalp, armpits, or groin. These areas provide a suitable habitat, as well as cover while they bite and feed. The best method to remove a tick is to use a pair of tweezers and grasp it around the mouthparts or head, as close to the skin as possible, being careful not to crush it. Pull it out in one quick motion, straight upward, and disinfect the area using rubbing alcohol or soap and water. Don’t use methods like heat, vinegar, alcohol, or petroleum jelly to attempt to force the tick to back out, as these may increase your chances of infection. Are ticks dangerous?
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Why Choose Us?
Providing Reliable Pest & Wildlife Solutions Since 1939
At Home Paramount Pest Control, we have been dedicated to delivering reliable pest and wildlife management solutions for over 80 years. Our long-standing presence in the industry speaks volumes about our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. When you trust our team, you can always count on:
- Customized solutions to suit your specific needs
- Same-day service availability for pest infestation emergencies
- High-quality green products that are safe for the environment
- Complimentary pest inspections
- Affordable financing solutions tailored to your budget
Call us at 888-888-4663 to get started with a free pest inspection for your property today!
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