11/04/2025
Check out these two chunky monkeys we removed today! Did you know that tick season is in FULL FORCE?
Yes !! Because it's FALL 🍁🍂 Many think that ticks are specific to summer but get this - ticks actually love the fall season because of the leaves.
🍁 Ticks like fall leaves because they provide a moist, sheltered environment that helps them survive the colder weather. Leaf litter offers protection from exposure and is an ideal habitat, especially for species like the blacklegged tick.
Why ticks like fall leaves ⤵️
🍂 Moisture and humidity: Fallen leaves retain moisture, which is essential for ticks to survive, especially during dry periods.
🏡 Shelter: The leaf litter provides a dark, protected space for ticks to hide from predators and the elements.
🐁 Host availability: Leaf piles can be an ideal hiding spot for hosts like mice, which carry ticks.
How to protect yourself ⤵️
🍁 Remove leaf piles: Clear leaves from areas where people and pets spend time, such as lawns and play areas.
🗑 Proper disposal: Bag or compost leaf piles to prevent ticks from migrating to other parts of your yard.
🚫 Avoid certain activities: Be cautious when jumping in leaf piles or walking through them, as ticks can be hiding there.
👚 Dress properly: Wearing long sleeves and pants with hems tucked into your socks.
🐕 🐈⬛️ Check yourself and pets: Thoroughly check your body and your pets for ticks after spending time outdoors.
🐈🐈⬛️ Ensure your pet is protected with their monthly prevention such as Spectra or Nexgard.
We recommend keeping your pets on tick prevention year round (yes even in the winter months as we do still see some ticks with our more mild winter weather).
To fill your pets monthly prescription, please call or text us at 905-438-1144
