{"id":93946,"date":"2024-10-11T10:29:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T03:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/?p=93946"},"modified":"2025-03-06T09:10:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T02:10:28","slug":"full-guide-on-how-to-spot-treat-and-get-rid-of-ticks-in-your-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/full-guide-on-how-to-spot-treat-and-get-rid-of-ticks-in-your-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Full Guide On How To Spot, Treat And Get Rid Of Ticks In Your House"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last night we found this in our bed and my husband and I are freaking out. A couple of days ago, we spotted something thing on my kid’s clothes. What is it? How do we get rid of them ?\n
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Ticks are parasitic spiders that get their food from the blood of mammals, birds, reptiles, and frogs, among other animals. Trees and bushes are good places for ticks to hang out, and they like to stick themselves to people and animals that brush against them.\n
Ticks and their young can spread a number of dangerous diseases. They can also sometimes cause allergens and anemia.\n
What is a Nymph?\n
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Insect pests go through either easy or complex metamorphosis to finish their life cycle. In complex transformation, an insect changes from an egg to a larva (also called a caterpillar) to a pupa and finally to an adult.\n
When a bug hatches, it looks like a smaller version of its adult self. It then goes through a number of molts to become fully grown.\n
Ticks change into different species. They are called \u201clarvae\u201d when they hatch, but they don\u2019t look like worms. They look like little ticks. They are about the size of a poppy seed and have six legs. They quickly try to connect themselves to any living thing that will give them blood. It takes them off and a change to turn into a nymph with eight legs once they are full. Nymphs are a bit smaller than adult ticks, but they still look like ticks and can spread disease.\n
If you find ticks in your home, you should carefully remove them and get rid of them the right way. If they keep coming back, you might want to call a professional pest control service.\n
WARNING
\nLyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and tularemia are just some of the dangerous diseases that ticks can spread. A lot of solutions for ticks use pesticides, which can hurt people and pets if they are not used correctly. If you\u2019ve had problems with ticks inside your home on more than one occasion, take steps to make it less appealing to ticks and think about calling a professional pest control service for long-term help.\n
How do ticks look?
\nThe tick is a small, spider-like insect that lives in woods and fields. They are most common in the spring and summer, but they are still active in the fall. These bugs don\u2019t fly and usually live on animals, but they can also stick to people.\n
Ticks are brown or black, and they have little bumps all over their bodies. They have small heads with mouths that are made to cut skin so they can feed on blood. Their legs are long and thin. The very small caterpillars have only six legs, while the adults and nymphs have eight. Once they\u2019ve eaten blood, ticks can get \u201cengorged,\u201d which means they get bigger. During this time, they can be as big as a pea.\n
If you think you found a tick inside, be careful and make sure you\u2019re not dealing with bed bugs or carpet beetles. If you find a tick on your body or on your pet, you should see a doctor to get advice on how to get rid of it and what treatments are available.\n
Some types of ticks can get inside, but most people think of ticks as being outside animals. Some of them spread disease, but not all of them do. Among these ticks are:\n
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The deer tick is the most famous tick that spreads Lyme disease. It is very small and hard to spot. The name \u201cdeer tick\u201d is a bit out of date, though, since this tick is not usually found on deer. Rats and mice are what it is.\n
The American Dog Tick: This tick can bring Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever inside on pets or clothes.\n
The Brown Dog Tick: This tick is a common home pest that wants to stay for a long time. It is not known to spread disease, but if it is allowed to thrive indoors, it can give pets anemia.\n\n
Tip
\nTicks usually come inside on pets and clothes that were worn outside. If your dog or family members have been running through the woods or tall grass, or if you live in a place where ticks are a big problem, check them (and you!) when they get back inside after being outside.\n
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6 Ways to Get Rid of Ticks Naturally
\nGetting rid of ticks isn\u2019t really the point of tick control. Ticks will always be around if you live in an area where they are common. It\u2019s important to keep them out of your home and away from your pets and family.\n
Several old wives\u2019 tales say that certain things can get rid of ticks or keep them from biting. However, not all of these ideas are based on science. Some of them, like setting fire to the tick with a hot match, can even hurt the bug more than help it.\n
When getting rid of pests, use easy, common sense methods. It\u2019s probably too good to be true if a treatment method seems dangerous or too hard to understand.\n
Know How to Inspect for Ticks
\nThe CDC says that ticks need to be stuck for 36 to 48 hours before they can do any harm. When you or your pets come inside after being outside, especially in the spring and summer, make sure to carefully check everyone for ticks. Check these parts of your body:\n
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Around the ears and in the hair\n
In between the legs\n
Knee backs\n
Below the armpits\n
Around the waist\n
Inside the bellybutton\n\n
Also, don\u2019t forget to check your gear. Ticks can get inside on things like coats, bags, and tents, so make sure you check those things too.\n
Tip
\nTicks that are sick with Lyme disease do not spread the disease for the first 24 hours after feeding. Also, taking a shower within two hours of coming inside can help lower your risk of getting Lyme disease and other diseases spread by ticks. It can also get rid of ticks that haven\u2019t had a chance to connect yet. When you shower, you can check your whole body for ticks, so don\u2019t forget to do that after being outside!\n
Check your pets for ticks
\nTicks often come inside with animals. Ticks, like the brown dog tick, are happy to live in your home where they can feed on your pets and have a lot of babies. These things can make your pets get anemia.\n
Ticks are very small and may be hard to see at first on your pet. So they can feed without being seen, they burrow into an animal\u2019s fur and connect themselves. The tick is probably full of blood by the time you notice it. Don\u2019t wait until you see a tick that is full of blood! Take tick and flea medicine for your dogs and make sure they are clean when they come inside.\n
Get rid of ticks.
\nDifferent types of sprays and repellents are available to get rid of ticks, such as over-the-counter goods like DEET and homemade ones.\n
It has been shown that the following essential oils can help keep ticks away:\n
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Lemon oil\n
Eucalyptus oil\n\n
If you want to make your own tick repellent, you should mix one or more oils with water, vinegar, and witch hazel in some way. But do your study first! Essential oils can still be dangerous if they are not used correctly, so find a method that you can trust and follow it carefully.\n
Wear Proper Clothing
\nRemember to wear the right clothes if you\u2019re going to be outside in wooded places where ticks might be present. Before you go outside, you might also want to treat your clothes with something that keeps ticks and other bugs away.\n
Cover your skin, wear shoes with closed toes and tall socks, and wear long sleeves and pants made of durable fabric. Also, try to avoid going through areas with heavy brush as much as possible.\n
Tip
\nOutside, wear light clothes. Because ticks are dark, it is much easier to see them on the outside of your clothes.\n
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Use Your Dryer to Kill Ticks
\nWhen you get back inside from being outside, put everything in the dryer on high before you wash it. That\u2019s right, dry first, then wash and dry again. Even though it might make sense to wash the clothes first, the ticks might not be killed by the heat of the cleaner, and you don\u2019t want to leave them there.\n
Dry your clothes. It\u2019s easy for ticks to dry out. To get rid of ticks that are still on your clothes, take them off and dry them at high heat for at least 10 minutes.\n
Address Conducive Conditions
\nIn pest control, a \u201cconducive condition\u201d is any factor in the surroundings that makes a pest problem worse. Some of these elements are food sources, safe places to hide, and others.\n
When dealing with ticks inside, there are a few things that should be taken into account first:\n
What ticks eat: Ticks eat blood. Treat your pets for ticks and check your pets and family members after being outside to get rid of their food sources.\n
Areas where ticks can hide: Ticks live outside, but if you want to keep them away from your home, cut back any brush or greenery that\u2019s close to buildings or other structures inside.\n
How to Tell If You Have Ticks in Your Home
\nBecause ticks are so small, it can be hard to find them inside until they have eaten blood or become a regular problem.\n
In the woods, brush, and tall grass, ticks like to hide. They will group together or hang out alone until an animal picks them up without meaning to.\n
They won\u2019t go away for good, no matter how much you want them to. Chemical sprays may be what you want to use, but too much of them is bad for the earth and your health, and they won\u2019t get rid of ticks for good.\n
It is very important to know how to check for ticks and to do it regularly if you live in an area where ticks are known to be outside or have been a problem inside in the past.\n
What Causes Ticks?
\nTicks are parasitic arachnids that feed on the blood of animals, such as mammals, snakes, and birds. They are related to spiders and mites. In the past few years, their numbers have been going up, which is scary and means people need to be ready to take steps to stay away from them.\n
You can find ticks everywhere. While spring and summer are their busiest times, you can still find them in some places as late as October. They like being outside, but there are several ways for them to get inside. Here are some of them:\n
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Hitching a ride on pets\n
Hiding in clothing that has been worn outdoors\n\n
How to Stay Away from Ticks
\nThere are some important things you need to do to keep ticks out of your home:\n
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You should give your pets a good tick medicine.\n
When you\u2019re outside, use tick repellent. Know where ticks might be hidden and stay away from those spots.\n
Before going inside, make sure you check your family and pets carefully, especially if you\u2019re in the woods or near thick brush.\n
If you want to keep ticks away from your clothes, wash them the right way and dry them in a high-heat heater.\n
Make sure the yard next to your house is well-kept and free of weeds.\n\n
These steps may seem like a lot of work, but they will help keep you, your family, and your pets safe from the health risks that can come with having ticks.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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