Warnings are issued to every Australian homeowner as the tick season is back once again to cause an infestation. Pest Control Sydney experts recommend everyone to be on the lookout; including the need for protection on your adorable pet companions!

It is the month of September and it's definitely the time to welcome spring! Generally considered as the season for new beginnings, many people are excited and pretty much in love with the idea of finally getting heaps of sunshine (after the cold winter), fresh breeze, and blooming flowers almost everywhere. But as the temperature starts to get warmer, ticks are also starting to come out.

These blood-sucking parasitic pests are just like any human who is out and about to enjoy the warm and humid weather. You are most likely to encounter them as we spend the day outdoors. And realizing that they’ve latched themselves unto you is definitely something no one would want to happen. Since most tick bites are harmful and may pose medical problems for both humans and pets; particularly in the case of the “Paralysis ticks”. The threat from any tick species can potentially create devastating conditions and can occur at almost any time (with you being unaware that your home is under attack). So there’s really enough reason to not dilly-dally about hiring a reliable and professional pest control near you!

Overview about the Tick Season in Australia

Did you know that ticks are ancient species, which researchers believed to have existed since the Cretaceous period estimating around 146 to 66 million years ago? Apparently, they’ve survived the previous eras, and up until the present day they seem to show no sign of extinction. In fact, according to the Department of Health of the Australian Government, out of the more than 800 species of ticks around the world, 70 tick species can be found in Australia. Among those 70 species, at least 16 types are reportedly feeding or biting humans.

These little vampires are a tiny (smaller than poppy seeds) type of arachnid which are also related to mites. Though they are defined into two varieties as hard-shelled and soft-shelled, both can transmit diseases. That is why, it is always best to protect yourself from the tick bites and the common illnesses it may spread such as the Lyme Disease (serious bacterial infection on both humans and animals), Anaplasmosis (human granulocytic ehrlichiosis or HE), Babesiosis (protozoan infection) and many more.

With that mind, you’ll surely agree on how the value of having professional Residential Pest Controlis quite indispensable to secure the safety of your health as well as your pets’. After all, with the Covid-19 pandemic, a tick infestation is definitely something you wouldn’t want to be an additional stress you have to worry about.

Tick Attacks on Pet Companions

Aside from being worried about Flea Pest Control, ticks are also commonly linked with your adorable pet companions. Since most people consider their cats and dogs as part of the family, finding ways to prevent flea and tick outbreaks is of utmost importance.

Just recently, as ABC News reported, a cat owner named Brock Brandeth shared how he nearly lost his much-loved cat, Shico due to a paralysis tick. Mr. Brandeth said Shico didn’t even meow, moved and simply stared at him. From the moment he picked her up, he instantly noticed the struggle for breathing and swallowing which prompted a visit to a vet. Upon check-up they found a tick on her leg and Shico underwent a surgery in Mackay, which later on made a full recovery.

"When we know we are looking for a tick it can take 20-30 minutes to find it, and that's professionals doing it," –says Dr. Holly Goldring of Better Pet Vets

According to the attending veterinarian of Shico’s case, Dr. Goldring stated that there had been recently more cases than usual so she strictly advised every homeowner to learn good preventive measures against these parasites. Though pets that are inside the house most of the time have fairly low-risk, knowing the warning signs to look out for and preventing such infestation before it has happened are recommended as no pet should suffer (wherein at serious extent of death) due to tick paralysis or to any type of tick at all. Dr. Goldring also shared that the face, feet, under the tails near the bottom and in between the claws are the common areas where ticks can be found on your beloved pets.

Simple yet Effective Ways to Prevent Tick Infestation

Knowing the preventive measures against these pestiferous ticks would be your greatest protective armor from tick-related illnesses or tick infestation outbreak. So let us share the signs, symptoms and what can you do to safely remove the tick as soon as possible.

Warning Signs to Look Out For

Ticks need only a couple of days and they can grow big quite fast as they feast on you and your pets. So to better not be late on realizing the tick infestation, here are the signs you have to watch out as well as the symptoms of a tick bite.

• Is there a persistent itchiness on any of your body parts? This is one of the first signs of a tick bite.

• A tick bite gets easily visible with the characteristics of redness, inflamed or swollen appearance and a raised center. In certain cases, you’ll see a dark dot at the center which is basically the top of the tick.

• With their barbed straw-like mouths, they squirt saliva into your skin which can be easily noticed once you experience allergic reactions. The tick saliva contains toxins that may cause several health issues.

• Are you having a headache or perhaps feeling wobbly? You may tend to have a fever, unsteadiness, anaphylactic shock and possibly experience respiratory difficulties like shortness of breath, gagging and vomiting.
  
  

What Can You Do?

“Australia has the highest prevalence of MMA and tick anaphylaxis in the world.” – according to Tick Induced Allergies Research & Awareness (TiARA)

So if you wondering what could be the best way to deal with the ticks, here are some of the easiest and yet effective way you can do:

• Upon experiencing itchiness from a tick bite, you must refrain yourself from scratching to never risk infection.

• Never be tempted to pull it out with just your fingers. It is recommended to gently pull it out with a steady pressure using a pin or a fine-tipped forceps tweezer.

• Alternative solutions recommend freezing the tick using an ether-containing spray. However, freezing may cause damage to sensitive areas of the skin.

• In cases of allergic reaction, it is best to seek medical advice from a doctor and receive professional prescription.

These are just several of the things you can do, but when it comes to tick removal, looking for a reliable Safe Spray Pest Control and Commercial Pest Control Management is the most trusted solution. To experience guaranteed pest control for tick infestation, hiring Sydney pest control experts can help you and your beloved pets safe and worry-free!

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