Tick Bite Prevention and Yard Service Questions

Ticks can transmit germs that cause illness, so bite prevention and prompt removal matter. Yard pest service can be one part of managing exposure, but it does not replace personal precautions or medical care.

Before and after outdoor activity

Follow CDC guidance for repellents, clothing and tick checks. Use products only as directed; permethrin products intended for clothing and gear should not be applied to skin. Check your body, clothing and pets after spending time in tick habitat.

If a tick is attached

Remove it promptly using the CDC tick-removal instructions. Do not use heat, petroleum jelly or nail polish to try to make it detach. If a rash or fever develops afterward, contact a healthcare professional and describe when and where the exposure occurred.

Questions for yard service

• Where is tick activity being reported?
• Which areas and pest are included in the proposed service?
• What preparation and re-entry directions apply?
• How will continued activity and follow-up be handled?

Discuss pet tick protection with your veterinarian. Maintain the yard and follow prevention guidance even when treatment is selected; a treated property is not a guarantee of no ticks or bites.

Plank serves Rolla, the Lake of the Ozarks, Waynesville, St. Robert and nearby communities. Contact us at 573-368-3333 to discuss the property and an estimate.

Reference: CDC: Preventing Tick Bites.

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