Tick Pest Control, Manhattan, Williamsburg & Greenpoint, Brooklyn

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Eagle Pest Control is a team of licensed exterminators providing Tick pest control for Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our client base includes many residents and businesses in Williamsburg and Greenpoint. Contact us for professional and effective extermination services.

What Are Ticks?

Ticks are large, mite-like arachnids renowned for their parasitic lifestyle on mammals, birds, and reptiles. These creatures exclusively feed on blood, making them a significant concern for both wildlife and humans.

Habitats and Distribution

You’ll find ticks worldwide, but their presence is most notable in environments where their hosts roam – think forests, fields with tall grass, or areas with dense shrubbery. Ticks strategically position themselves on vegetation, ready to latch onto any passing host.

Tick Behavior

  • Host Detection: Ticks are adept at detecting hosts through sensitivity to carbon dioxide and movement.
  • Attachment: Once a host is detected, ticks use their front legs to cling to it. They then promptly find a secure spot to burrow their mouthparts into the host’s skin for feeding.
  • Feeding Cycle: After engorging themselves, ticks detach and fall off. Not all ticks feed at every life stage; for instance, adult males and certain nymphs in some species do not require a blood meal.

Health Implications

Ticks are vectors for several diseases that can affect humans and domestic animals. Ticks transmit diseases like:

  • Spotted Fever
  • Relapsing Fever
  • Lyme Disease
  • Tularemia
  • Encephalitis
  • Texas Cattle Fever

Each tick species tends to carry specific pathogens, and outbreaks often correlate with specific geographical locales where the host-tick interaction is prevalent.

Tick Pest Control Tips

Understanding tick behavior and habitats is crucial for prevention. Regular checks after outdoor activities, using tick repellents, and maintaining your yard can reduce the risk of tick bites and subsequent diseases.

For scheduled service or immediate attention, call 347-853-6721.
Residential and commercial pest control.