tick control

NEWCASTLE & SURROUNDING AREAS

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Alto Pro Pest Control is one of Newcastle's most trusted companies providing effective tick removal services at an affordable cost.

Newcastle, Maitland, Lake Macquarie and the Central Coast are hotspots for ticks. These nasty little pests spread dangerous diseases to both humans and pets through their blood-sucking habits, therefore they require immediate eradication.

Our fully licensed and experienced technicians can faciliate tick removal treatments for your residential and commerical premises, quickly and effectively. Using specialty equipment and environmentally safe products, our technicians can eliminate ticks at all stages of their life cycle.

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what is a tick?

Ticks are parasites that feed on human and animal blood through their blood-sucking habits. While a tick bite is generally harmless, it can sometimes cause an allergic rections or several tick-borne illnesses. They often live in moist, humid grassy areas, waiting to hitch a ride with a warm-blooded human or animal.

While there are many species of ticks, it's the Australian paralysis tick that is often found in Newcastle, The Hunter Valley and surrounding regions. Likely due to the combination of wet and warm weather experienced in these regions, this has contributed to the increased numbers and reports of paralysis ticks. It is this tick that is known for killing domestic pets, particuarly cats and dogs, as well as causing discomfort and illness.

Due to the serious impacts ticks can have on humans and pets, it is best to contact a tick control company, such as Alto Pro Pest Control if you find these on your residential or commercial premises.

Tick-borne diseases

Tick bites from Australian ticks can sometimes cause illnesses such as:

Flinders Island spotted fever

Q-Fever

Queensland tick typhus

Australian Tick Typhus

While tick bites are generally harmless in humans, they can cause allergic reactions and illness. Seek urgent medical attention if you have had a tick bite and you know you are allergic, or if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms for more than a week; flu-like rash, tiredness, fever or joint pain.

safe removal of ticks

if you or someone you know has been bitten by a tick, remember:

1. Do not squeeze, agitate or forcibly remove the tick.

2. Kill the tick by spraying it with a product that contains ether (these can be found at your local chemist). Hold the spray about 1cm above the tick and spray 5 times.

3. The tick should die in about 5 minutes.

4. The tick should then drop or be easily brushed away.

If the tick does not drop off, or you can’t freeze the tick, leave it and seek urgent medical assistance.

For further information on tick removal, first aid and prevention, visit the below link for the most up-to-date information in NSW.

https://mydr.com.au/first-aid-self-care/tick-removal/

tick bites in pets

Tick bites can be fatal, particuarly in dogs, cats and other pets. In fact, tick paralysis is one of the most common preventable causes of death in pets on the East Coast of Australia.

Ticks lay hundreds and thousands of eggs, making the infestation difficult to control. As soon as you notice these, your pet needs immediate care, as tick paralysis is a dangerous and fatal illness - it can result in blood loss for your pets.

On infected dogs, early indicators of paralysis tick include altered or absence of voice, lack of coordination in the back legs, altered or heavy breathing, coughing, vomiting, and dilated pupils. Signs will usually appear in 3-5 days, with symptoms lasting several days after tick removal.

While it is extremely important to treat your home or buisness by using a tick control expert, such as Alto Pro Pest Control, it is just as important to treat your beloved pet directly. This can be done reguarly at home or at your local vet. Reach out to your local vet for further guidance and information.