As the weather warms up, so does the activity of ticks. These blood-sucking pests can pose a serious threat to your pets, as they can transmit diseases. Fortunately, you can take steps to help protect your furry friends from these pests. One way to do this is to regularly scan your pets for ticks during tick season. If you find a tick on your pet, you'll want to remove it as soon as possible. You can do this by using a pair of tweezers to remove it or by using a tick remover. Another great way to protect your pets from ticks is to enroll in a tick control program. When you do, professionals will come out to your property in Ohio to apply treatments that are designed to keep ticks off of your property.

Scan your pets for ticks often during tick season.

Your pets' first line of defense against ticks is regular tick checks. You should be checking your pets regularly during the tick season, which typically runs during the warmer months of the year. Ticks are sneaky critters and can easily hide in hidden spots on your pets' bodies.

To scan your pets for ticks, rub your fingers slowly through their fur to feel for any bumps or swollen areas. Don't just check their torso; be sure to check between their toes, around their legs, inside their ears, and all over their face and neck. If you find anything suspicious, take a closer look to see if it's a tick. If it is, you'll want to remove it as soon as possible.

Ideally, you should scan your pets daily, especially if they love spending time outdoors.

What should you do if you spot a tick on your pet?

Removing a tick from a dog in Delaware, OH, using a tick remover.

If you spot a tick on your pet, you'll want to remove it as soon as possible. You can do this by using a pair of tweezers. When removing the tick, be sure to pull it straight out, don't twist, because you could rip part of the tick out and leave some behind, which could lead to an infection. Once removed, make sure you clean the bite area and wash your hands after.

You can also use a tick remover to remove the tick from your pet. There are various types of tick remover tools, all of which are designed to easily capture the tick's body and allow for complete and efficient removal. If you're not comfortable removing the tick yourself, you can always take your pet to the vet and have them remove it for you.

Enroll in a tick control program to keep ticks off your property.

While regular body checks and careful tick removal are helpful in protecting your pets during the tick season, you'll want to enroll in a tick control program for comprehensive coverage on your property! This service includes professionals visiting your property regularly during the tick season to apply treatments. These treatments are designed to target ticks on your property and keep them off your outdoor space. The frequent visits to your property will also ensure a new treatment is applied before the last one wears off, ensuring overlapping protection from ticks when they are most active.

Give us a call today to schedule our tick control service.

Don't let ticks ruin your time outdoors with your pets. Instead, take advantage of our tick control service to keep these bloodthirsty pests off your property. At Hoffmans Lawn & Fertilization, we utilize a highly effective treatment to eliminate ticks from your property and apply it regularly from spring to fall to ensure there is no lapse in coverage. We offer our tick control service to residential and commercial property owners, as well as HOAs, in Delaware, Lewis Center, Powell, and throughout the surrounding areas in Ohio. Give us a call today at (740) 318-5296 to enroll in our tick control service.