Ticks, Identified
They do not jump or fall from trees. They wait at knee height with their front legs out.
Ticks
Also Known As
Brown dog tick, lone star tick, blacklegged tick, deer tick
Size
1mm to 10mm depending on stage and feeding
Active
Year-round in Florida, peaking spring through autumn
Lifespan
Several months to three years
Native To
Mostly native, brown dog tick cosmopolitan
Quickest Tell
Eight legs as a nymph or adult, a flattened teardrop body, and no antennae. Six legs means a larval tick, not an insect.
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Ticks wait in vegetation and latch onto a passing host, often going unnoticed until well after they've attached. This page covers identification and yard treatment.
What They Look Like
Small, flat, oval-bodied arachnids that swell considerably after feeding.
Signs You Have Them
A tick found attached, or unexplained small welts after time spent outdoors in brush or tall grass.
Seeing these signs at home? We will identify it and treat it on the same visit.
Are They Dangerous?
Capable of transmitting disease, which is why prompt, correct removal and yard treatment both matter.
Worried about children or pets? Treatment goes into harbourage and entry points, not living space.
Myths Worth Dropping
A common myth is that ticks fall from trees. They wait at ground level, in grass or brush.
What You Can Do Yourself
Keeping grass trimmed and brush cleared reduces exposure. Check pets and family after time outdoors, and treat the yard if activity keeps showing up.
Know What You Have. Now Get Rid Of It.
See the treatment, the timeline and the price for this species, then book the first visit.
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