Tick Control in Florida: Protect Your Family and Pets

Ticks are more than a nuisance—they transmit Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and can cause paralysis in pets and children. Florida hosts multiple species: brown dog tick, American dog tick, Lone Star tick, Gulf Coast tick, black-legged tick, and deer tick.

Reduce Habitat Around Your Home

• Clear brush, leaf litter, and woodpiles.
• Mow lawn frequently; keep grass short.
• Create a 3-ft gravel/woodchip barrier between woods and lawn.
• Discourage deer and rodents (tick hosts) with fencing and plant selection.

Professional Treatment Is Essential

Habitat modification alone rarely eliminates ticks. Slug-A-Bug Pest Control (Melbourne, FL) provides targeted, professional tick management using EPA-approved products and integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. As the largest independent pest control company in the region, they guarantee effective, lasting results.

Don't wait for a bite. Schedule a yard inspection today.