If you need NJ pest control services for ticks, please contact Allison Pest Control.
Remember to check yourself and pets often for these pests. Lone Star ticks tend to be found in woodland areas, and brown dog ticks are often found inside or around homes. Keep in mind that ticks can become much larger after they are engorged.īlacklegged ticks are mainly found in forested areas, while American dog ticks are found in more open areas, such as fields and trails. Brown dog ticks are also reddish-brown and turn bluish-gray while feeding. Lone Star ticks are a reddish-brown color and turn gray when feeding. Blacklegged ticks have bodies with an brownish-orange color and black legs, while American dog ticks are brown with gray or white markings. NJ is home to different tick species, but the most common ones are the blacklegged tick or deer tick, the American dog tick, the Lone Star tick and the brown dog tick. Find out how to identify any ticks you encounter and when to get help from NJ pest control services. Some ticks can carry diseases, such as Lyme disease or Babesiosis, making them a health hazard.
During late summer and fall, ticks can be a problem when you spend time outside with your family and pets.
