Tick Removal & Tick Control Melbourne
Ticks are external parasites that live by feeding off the blood of their hosts. They prefer to live in warmer and temperate climates around the world.
Some of the common ticks around Australia are from the Ixodid family. You would normally find the Ixodes Cornuatas in and around the VIC area.
They are pear or oval shaped, have a total of eight legs located on the lower half of their bodies. They crawl along floors, grass, walls and ceilings waiting to grasp their next host victim. They will attach themselves to any hot-blooded animal, including birds, amphibians and reptiles. They can detect the presence of their next prey through the emission of carbon dioxide and body heat. Once they have found their host they will attach themselves to it, feed and then lay eggs.
Problems associated with tick infestation
The problems associated with tick infestation are that their bites are itchy, and painful and can transmit bacteria, viruses and other harmful pathogens through their bites. These bites can cause an infection that can lead to the host (humans in this instance) with rashes, fevers, dizziness, tick paralysis and Lyme disease. As such, it is of vital importance that if you spot these around your home you should seek professional tick control services to eradicate them immediately.
The most common disease to come from a tick in VIC is Rickettsial Spotted Fever. Its symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, bloodshot eyes and the appearance of a red lump on the bite mark.
Our Tick Control Services
Tick infestations are most common during the warmer months when these pests are most active. If you’re located in the VIC area, including Dromana, Mornington, Mornington Peninsula or surrounding suburbs, and require effective tick control solutions, Pestline is here to help. Our expert team will provide the best pest control solutions to eliminate these dangerous blood-sucking parasites and pests to ensure your peace of mind. Call us at 1300 361 646 or contact us online.
FAQs on Tick Removal & Tick Control
The most common tick-related illness in Victoria is Rickettsial Spotted Fever, with symptoms including fever, nausea and a red mark at the bite site, so any bite followed by these symptoms should be checked by a doctor.
Ticks detect carbon dioxide and body heat given off by nearby animals and people, then wait on grass, leaves or low vegetation before attaching themselves once a host brushes past.
Removing a tick correctly and promptly reduces the risk of infection, and if you develop a rash, fever or feel unwell in the days after, it’s worth seeing a doctor as a precaution.
Both are at risk, ticks will happily bite cats, dogs and humans alike, and pet owners should keep an eye out for ticks on their animals just as much as on themselves after time outdoors.
Tick activity typically increases during the warmer months when they’re most active, though they can still be encountered in bushy or long-grass areas at other times of year too.
Ticks wait on grass, low shrubs and leaf litter, so bushwalking tracks, long grass, and gardens backing onto reserves are common spots to pick one up, particularly around the legs and ankles.
Yes, professional tick treatments are designed with pets and families in mind, and your technician can advise on any precautions specific to your property.
Keeping grass and vegetation trimmed, clearing leaf litter, and creating a clear buffer zone between lawns and bushland can all help reduce the chances of ticks establishing themselves close to the house.
