Tick Behavior & How Long They Stay Attached For

As we enter March, the coldest winter months suddenly look well behind us, with the promise of warm spring days ahead. Living in the Northeast means we get to enjoy an absolutely stunning return to the outdoor living season in the coming months, when bright green foliage and flowering plants explode in a riot of color. However, this time of year is also a harbinger warning of the return of various pests like mosquitoes and ticks. These pests are simply a part of our outdoor living experience, so it’s a good idea to be armed with as much knowledge as possible to fight back against these pests. Considering ticks can transmit dangerous illnesses like Lyme disease to humans, which is estimated to infect nearly 500,000 people in the U.S. each year, understanding tick behavior is essential. So, what should you do if you suspect a tick could be attached to you? 

Ticks can stay attached to you for up to two weeks, but it only takes 24-48 hours for Lyme disease transmission. Thus, it is extremely important that you conduct tick checks after every outing into the backyard or wooded and grassy area. If you discover a tick crawling on you, you can simply try to smush it, but if it has embedded itself in your skin, don’t panic. Simply yanking a tick out of your skin can result in the head remaining in your dermis, and if you don’t pick it out, the tick head can still transmit diseases. Instead, take a deep breath and use a pair of tweezers or get someone with long nails to grip the tick as close as possible to the surface of your skin. Then, slowly but firmly pull the tick straight out of your skin; this allows the tick to release its mouth parts and should result in a clean removal. 

Wayne Tick Control: Your Best Bet for Outstanding Results

While tick checks are always important, why not try to reduce the likelihood of tick encounters in the first place? There are many alleged tick control solutions on the market today, but expert assistance is the best way to go. At Mosquito Squad, we are happy to offer our powerful Wayne tick control treatments, which are guaranteed to dramatically reduce the tick population on your property for three weeks per treatment. With reapplications once or twice a month throughout the spring, summer, and fall, you can reclaim your property from these dangerous parasites. You deserve to be able to savor your outdoor spaces with far fewer ticks to worry about!

Mosquito Squad, a Go-To for Tick Control in Wayne NJ

For decades, our team at Mosquito Squad has been an easy choice for those who want to enjoy their outdoor lifestyles with fewer pests, and we’re ready to help you as well. Ticks are no joke, so we take them seriously to ensure you can head to your yard with the confidence you can only have with expert tick control at your back. 

For outstanding Wayne tick control treatments, look no further than our team of experts at Mosquito Squad of North Jersey. We’re ready to help you reclaim your outdoor lifestyle. Give us a call today at (973) 532-5047 to learn more about our great service and great prices. We look forward to working with you.