Servicing All of Palm Beach & Broward Counties

Appearance:
Ticks vary in color. They have four pairs of legs and no antennae. There are two groups of ticks, sometimes called the “hard” ticks and “soft” ticks. Hard ticks have a hard shield behind their mouth and when they are lacking food they form into the shape of a flat seed. Soft ticks do not have the hard shield and are shaped like a large raisin.

Size:
About 1/8-inch to 5/8-inch in length.

Behavior:
Most ticks feed on the blood of mammals, birds, and reptiles. Ticks are not insects like fleas, they are arachnids like spiders, scorpions, and mites. Ticks need a meal containing blood after each stage of hatching. Some species are able to survive for years without feeding. Ticks are capable of spreading many diseases such as Lyme disease.

Habitat:
Ticks are usually found near wooded or vegetated areas. They need an area with high humidity and a mix of animal species to feed off of.

Control:
If you are a South Florida resident and you are suspicious that these ticks may be evolving in or around your home or business call Protective Pest Control 1-877-200-4333