Ticks have become a growing concern in recent years due to their disease-transmitting abilities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the majority of vector-borne diseases in the United States result from tick bites....

Do All Ticks Have Lyme Disease?

Luckily, the answer to this question is no, not every tick carries Lyme Disease; that honor (or dishonor) is reserved to only a few species of ticks. In the Northeastern United States, the only identified Lyme disease...

Where Ticks Could Be Hiding Around Your Home

Ticks are difficult to avoid, especially if you own a pet or your home is located near woods, fields, or tall grass. Ticks are parasites that travel from place to place on a host, whether it be human or animal. It only takes a quick brush past an...

Ticks are as fierce as ever this fall season. The cool weather isn’t slowing them down. In fact, it would seem they are seeking warmth from animals and humans even more. Just walking outdoors can put you at risk for receiving a tick bite. Wouldn’t...

Tick-borne diseases are on the rise and, with threats like Lyme disease, no family should be without tick protection. Are you considering tick service? Do you have questions about what this service entails? If you choose Thomas Pest Services as your...