Act this week
Found a tick after time in the yard?
Finding ticks after time in your own yard means they live in the tall grass, leaf litter or brush along its edges.
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Most likely
Fleas and ticks
Act this weekIt won't fix itself. Get it looked at soon.
How to tell
- Ticks on people or pets after yard time.
- Ticks in shady, grassy edges.
- More in spring and early summer.
Do this now
- Remove ticks with fine tweezers close to the skin.
- Keep grass short and clear leaf litter.
- Check kids and pets daily in season.
Avoid
- Don't twist or burn off a tick.
When to call a proCall for yard tick control if you keep finding them. See a doctor for a rash or fever after a bite.
Call (855) 424-9709
Safety first
While you sort it out
- Keep kids and pets away from nests, droppings and bait.
- Don't spray a nest or set off foggers.
- Wear gloves to clean droppings; never sweep them dry.
- Sting with trouble breathing? Call 911 first.
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