Ticks are pesky little insects that may transmit harmful diseases to your pets. In Tennessee, the tick season is from April to October, when the weather is warm. During these months, you'll want to keep an eye on your pets to ensure they don't have any unwanted hitchhikers. To protect them from these troublesome pests, check their body regularly, including between their toes, legs, neck, and face. If you find a tick on them, make sure to remove it immediately with a tweezer or a tick remover tool. However, your best line of defense is signing up for a professional tick control program to get rid of ticks on your property and keep them away from your pets.

Scan your pets for ticks regularly during the tick season.

An effective way to protect your pets from ticks during tick season is to regularly scan them for these tiny critters, especially after being outdoors. Doing this will ensure your pets are healthy and safe from these disease-carrying pests. To ensure you are thoroughly and properly scanning them for ticks, you can follow these tips:

  • Run your fingers slowly through their fur. When doing this, watch out for little bumps or swollen areas on their body. If you feel something on your pets, check that part closely to see if it's a tick.
  • Check their entire body. Don't just check their torso, but also make sure you scan the areas on their body where ticks can attach themselves. These areas include between their toes, around their legs, inside their ears, and all over their face and neck.

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

If you find a tick on your pets during your scan, it's important to take immediate action. You need to remove the tick to prevent it from causing any problems, but you must do it properly, too. With a tweezer, you'll want to grab the tick and pull it straight out. However, be sure not to twist it because you could rip part of it out and leave some behind, which could lead to an infection!

While normal, fine-tipped tweezers can do the job, there are special tick remover tools that are designed to get rid of ticks properly and efficiently. These tick remover tools vary in design and material, but will take out the entire body of the tick without hurting your pets!

There are oral medications and liquid treatments that can help protect your pets from ticks.

Enroll in a Tick Control Program For Optimal Protection During Tick Season

The best way to protect your pets from ticks during their most active season is to enroll in a professional tick control program. Professionals will administer effective treatments regularly throughout the season to eliminate ticks and provide optimal protection. They'll also know the best areas to apply them to effectively target these pests. This way, you can rest assured knowing ticks are off your property, and you and your pets can enjoy your yard without worrying about their well-being!

Call us today to schedule a tick control treatment!

If you want to protect your pets from ticks, look no further than our tick control service at Picture Perfect Landscapes. This service involves treatments from April until October, with 30-day intervals between each, to provide overlapping protection against ticks. We offer this service to commercial and residential properties, as well as HOAs, in Memphis, Midtown Memphis, East Memphis, TN, and other nearby areas. Give us a call today at (901) 246-7656 to schedule this service and we'll make sure that you and your pets are safe during the tick season!