Ticks are blood-feeding parasites that pose serious health risks to both people and pets. They attach to a host and feed for several days, during which they can transmit dangerous pathogens. Bakersfield Pest Control provides yard and perimeter treatments to reduce tick populations around your home.
Tick Facts
- Ticks are arachnids, not insects — they are more closely related to spiders and scorpions
- The Western Black-legged Tick (deer tick) is the primary vector of Lyme disease in California
- The American Dog Tick can transmit Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and tularemia
- Ticks wait in vegetation and attach to passing hosts — a behavior called “questing”
- Tick activity peaks in spring and early summer but can continue year-round in Bakersfield’s warm climate
- Keeping grass cut short and removing leaf litter reduces tick habitat significantly
Disease Vectors
Ticks in Kern County are capable of transmitting Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis. Early removal of an attached tick (within 24–36 hours) greatly reduces the risk of disease transmission. If you find a tick on yourself or a family member, remove it with fine-tipped tweezers and consult a physician if you develop fever or rash.
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