Ticks Removal
Identification
Colour: The colour of a tick can vary. Reddish-brown to black.
Size: 2 to 6 mm long
Features: Possess four pairs of legs. They have no wings and no antennae.
Tick Species in Canada
There are more than 40 different species of Tick in Canada and many of them prey on domestic animals, especially dogs. While certain species may not be able to thrive indoors, others, like brown dog ticks, may live and breed there. The black-legged tick sometimes referred to as the deer itch, the brown dog tick, the American dog tick, and the Rocky Mountain wood tick are typical tick species found across Canada.
Peak Tick Season
The peak tick season normally lasts from spring through summer. In regions with lots of shade from trees or where long grass has overtaken the ground, the pests are typically found. It is well known that some tick species may infect both people and domestic animals with dangerous illnesses such as Lyme disease.
DISEASES CARRIED BY COCKROACHES:
- Lyme disease
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- Anaplasmosis
- Tularemia
- Babesiosis
- Ehrlichiosis
How Concerned about Ticks Should I be?
Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia, an infectious bacterial disease that can be deadly and is marked by fever, weight loss, and ulcers, are only two of the dangerous diseases that ticks are known to transmit to both humans and animals.
The black-legged tick may transmit Lyme disease, which can induce tick paralysis and loss of muscle function. Lyme disease can also cause excessive exhaustion and problems with the central nervous system.
Ticks have a high rate of reproduction, with females producing thousands of eggs during their lives. If you want to protect your family and pets from ticks schedule your appointment today.