Are Ticks Common in Austin?
Posted by Mosquito Squad
December 20, 2023
Yes, ticks are common in Austin TX. Here, you can find black-legged ticks, American dog ticks, groundhog ticks, brown dog ticks, and it wouldn’t be Texas without the Lone Star tick.
The bad part about ticks in Austin is that they love the same type of environments that we do. They hide away from direct sunlight in our yards, enjoying shade among your shrubs, ground litter, and even make their homes in decorative grasses. Ticks are pests that we all know are lurking in the recesses of the spaces around our homes, but we might not give them much thought – that is, until we encounter one. If that encounter has you finding a tick with its head burrowed beneath yours or your pet’s skin, there could be much to consider.
Tick Control Austin, Essential for Tick-Borne Disease Prevention
The longer a tick has its proverbial claws and literal head buried in you or your pet, the better your chances of contracting a tick-borne illness, such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, canine ehrlichiosis, or canine babesiosis. Many tick-borne diseases are passed during hours or even days of attachment. That is not so for all tick-born diseases, however. Powassan virus, though rare, is potentially fatal and can be transmitted within a few minutes of attachment. The black-legged tick and groundhog tick, both found in Austin, are capable of transmitting Powassan virus. Aside from tick-borne diseases, there is also the potential for a tick bite site infection. This can happen if a tick obtains full attachment and is not fully removed from the bite victim’s skin. It is imperative that you keep an eye on the bite area and watch for potential signs of illness for a few weeks after the bite occurs.
Austin tick control and tick bite prevention are easier prospects than treating a tick-borne illness or skin infection after an unwanted encounter. And the best way to avoid ticks is with trusted professional tick control by Mosquito Squad of Greater Austin.
How does Austin tick control work?
Mosquito Squad deploys effective tick control in a couple of ways. Our traditional, EPA-registered mosquito barrier protection spray is also effective on ticks. This spray will kill ticks on contact and continue eliminating ticks on your property for two or three weeks. In addition to barrier protection spray, our technicians can deploy tick tubes around your home. These unique tick eliminators work by way of ground rodents, who remove insecticide-treated cotton from within, carrying the cotton back to their lairs. These spaces are commonly shared by ticks. Any ticks that try biting the rodents will encounter the insecticide – either on the rodent or the cotton.
There is no better time to begin your professional tick control regimen. Trust the experts at Mosquito Squad of Greater Austin for proven and effective tick control Austin. Contact us today at (512) 456-9954.