With the tick season in full swing here in Michigan, it's crucial to keep an eye on your pets. Ticks can latch onto them and make their way into various parts of their body, so you want to be thorough when checking for them. You can rub your fingers slowly through their fur to feel for any bumps or swollen areas, but don't just check their torso; also look between their toes, around their legs, inside their ears, and all over their face and neck. If you spot a tick on your pet, there are ways to remove it, like using tweezers or a tick remover tool. However, the best thing you can do is enroll in a professional tick control program to prevent them!

Check Your Pets for Ticks Often During Tick Season

A brown tick on a green blade of grass in Macomb, MI.

Tick season runs from April until November, so you need to keep your eyes peeled during this time to ensure you catch these pests early if they attach themselves to your pets. When checking your furry friends for ticks, rub your fingers slowly through their fur to feel for any bumps or swollen areas. Don't just focus on their torso; you'll also want to check between their toes, around their legs, inside their ears, and all over their face and neck. That way, you cover every inch of their body and have peace of mind knowing you did everything possible to protect them!

If you spot a tick on your pet, how should you remove it?

While checking your pets for ticks is important, what happens if you find one? Don't fret - there are ways to safely remove it! Here are some methods:

  • Pull it straight out with a tweezer. Grasp the tick as close to your pet's skin as possible with the tweezers and pull it straight out. Make sure not to twist because you could rip part of it out and leave some behind, which could lead to an infection.
  • You can use a tick remover. Follow the instructions that come with the tick remover and contact your veterinarian to properly use this tool and avoid causing any harm to your pet.
If you have any doubt about how to properly remove ticks from your pets, contact your veterinarian for professional advice.

The best way to protect your pets from ticks is to enroll in a professional tick control program.

While removing ticks from your pets and keeping an eye on them during tick season are great ways to stay proactive about protecting them, enrolling in a professional tick control program takes things to the next level. When you do, pros will visit your property during the active season to apply a highly effective treatment in targeted areas where ticks tend to hide, such as tall grasses and brush piles. By enrolling in a professional tick control program, you can rest easy knowing your pets are safe from ticks year after year!

Call us today to schedule our flea and tick control service!

At Big Lakes Lawncare, we offer a flea and tick control service to commercial and residential properties, as well as HOAs, in Macomb, Shelby, Chesterfield, MI, and nearby areas. Our team utilizes top-of-the-line products proven to reduce flea and tick infestations, applying them during the tick season each year to yield consistent, long-lasting results. We understand how important it is to safeguard your loved ones, whether human or four-legged, from these biting pests, and we're committed to doing whatever it takes to exceed your expectations. Call us at (586) 200-0855 to schedule our flea and tick control service today!