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TICK SPRAYING.COM  Provides the very best in tick and mosquito spraying services for Lexington MA 02420, please click here  to request a quote.  Due to the volume of requests for tick spraying service outside of Lexington MA we have provided links to other companies that provide tick spraying or tick control services.  Tick borne diseases like Lyme Disease have increased greatly over the years in Lexington MA almost everyone knows someone who has contracted Lyme Disease.  Lyme disease isn't the only disease transmitted by ticks.  Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis are also transmitted by ticks. Due to the ticks life cycle we are all at risk spring through fall if we go outside or our pets do.




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FOUNDATION

Dog ticks and black-legged ticks
compared to a pencil

Dog Ticks Black-Legged Ticks
A. Engorged female D. Larvae
B. Female E. Nymphs
C. Male F. Males
G. Females
H. Engorged female

 

Where do ticks live where do we Treat?

Properties that border woods, fields present the most risk.  When ticks are detected we will treat:

  • The first 10-15’ border of grass that meets the woods, plus 10'-20' into the woods.
  • Tall grass and weeds
  • Low brush (up to 36")
  • Groundcover in shaded areas
  • Thickly landscaped beds where where appropriate.
  • Rock Walls , Brush & Woodpiles 
  • Under porches and sheds.

Lyme disease is a threat to dogs and cats. Almost every pet owner in Lexington MA 02420 has seen a tick on their pet at some point. The dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) and the deer tick (Ixodes scapularis) are the two most common ticks in Lexington MA. Deer ticks are  small, about the size of a pinhead Lyme disease is caused by the bite of an infected deer tick.  The tick life cycle has four stages and completes in 2 years. All through out their life cycle they need blood meals to pass from larva to adult.  This is where mammals play a role. Ticks can easily go undetected on you or your pet for days, which is why we recommend doing tick checks daily. Pets can carry ticks into your house and potentially expose everyone to a tick bite. Ticks can live in a Lexington home for up to 3 days before dying,due to a lack of moisture. If you let your pet on your bed or furniture you risk a tick bite. Ticks can easily migrate to you and go undetected. By
implementing a tick management program within your yard you will drastically lower you and your pet’s exposure to ticks.

 

Ticks are active in Lexington MA 02420 above 32 degrees.   You don’t feel it when a tick bites you, this is why it is very important to do frequent tick checks during and after being outdoors.  A daily tick check is still the best protection against Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses. 

How much does tick spraying cost and how many treatments are needed in Lexington MA 02420?

Property size and how much tick habitat requires treatment determine the cost. Most programs require treatments spring, summer and fall at different times of the tick’s life cycle.  Tick density and the population of host animals varies by location so it ultimately determine how many treatments will be required.
For example, on thickly wooded, tick-dense properties we may need to add additional services and space more treatments closer together. Usually if you have tick habitat and host animals, then it’s a good chance your neighbors do also. 

Sampling the Property for Ticks
Drag sampling is a good way to approximate tick presence. This is done by dragging a 3ft square white sheet over the areas that ticks would be found, i.e. wood lines, (up to 3’), tall grass, the first 10’ border of grass that meets the woods, etc. Ticks looking for a host will attach themselves to the drag cloth. When you turn the cloth over after dragging it 50-100 feet you may find ticks crawling on the cloth.  This sampling has limitations depending on time of year, growth stages, and weather conditions.  If you sample when ticks are not very active, a misleading negative finding may result.  Also, a very small amount of the total tick population can be collected at any time.  You can also get false negatives depending on time of year.  One suggestion is to drag sample the same areas on 3 to 4 different days when conditions are favorable.  This will give you a more accurate estimation.

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