Ticks are tiny but mighty pests that are found in Texas, and they can latch onto your pets and transmit harmful diseases. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to keep your furry friends safe from these pests. First, you should scan your pets thoroughly for ticks during the tick season to spot any that may have latched onto them. Then, if you find any ticks, you can remove them with a tweezer or a tick remover. Finally, you should enroll in a professional tick control program to keep your property free of ticks so that they don't have a chance to latch onto your pets in the first place. Continue reading to learn more about how to keep your pets safe from ticks.

Scan your pets for ticks often during the tick season.

Ticks attached to a pet in Austin, TX.

One of the best ways to keep your pets safe from ticks is to scan them for ticks often during the tick season. To do this, rub your fingers slowly through their fur to feel for any bumps or swollen areas. If you notice any small, unusual bumps, check them carefully, as those might be ticks that have latched onto your pets. 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. By checking your pets for ticks often, you can catch any that may have latched onto them before they have a chance to transmit any diseases to them.

When checking your pets for ticks, check their toes, legs, inside their ear, face, and neck.

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

If you spot a tick on your pet, you'll want to remove it as soon as possible. There are two ways to remove a tick from your pet:

  • Use Tweezers: If you're using tweezers, you'll want to grab the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull it straight out. Don't twist the tweezers because you could rip part of the tick out and leave some behind, which could lead to an infection.
  • Use a Tick Remover: A tick remover is a tool that is specifically designed to remove ticks from your pet. To use this tool, you'll want to place it around the head of the tick and then pull it out. This tool is great for removing ticks because it ensures that you remove the entire tick without leaving any parts behind.

Enroll in a tick control program to keep your property and your pets free of ticks.

Enrolling in a professional tick control program is an effective way to protect your pets from ticks. These programs involve experts who will apply specialized treatments to your lawn and surrounding areas, where ticks are known to hide. By targeting the areas where these critters linger, these treatments significantly reduce their presence on your property. They will also use highly effective pest control products that are proven to work against ticks. With expert knowledge and access to advanced products, professional tick control programs offer a reliable solution to keeping your environment safe and healthy.

Call us today to schedule our tick control service!

At Dr. Tex Lawn & Pest, we understand the importance of keeping your pets safe from ticks, which is why we offer a top-of-the-line flea and tick control service. This service is available from spring to fall, and you can schedule it on an as-needed basis, so you can add an extra layer of defense for your property whenever necessary. When you schedule this service, we'll visit your property to apply a granular treatment on your lawn and in your landscape beds to target ticks where they are most likely to hide.

This service is offered to commercial and residential property owners, as well as HOAs, in Austin, TX, and surrounding areas, like Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville. Call us today at (512) 717-5071 to schedule!