Brown dog ticks behave differently from the paralysis ticks most people think of. They can live and breed indoors and around kennels, so a home in Brisbane can have a steady supply of them even with no bushland nearby. Units, townhouses and small courtyard homes see them as often as big yards do.
People usually notice brown dog ticks crawling up walls, sitting in the gaps around door frames or turning up on the dog again and again. The ticks drop off to breed and hide in cracks, so treating only the dog area outside tends to miss most of them. The crew we book looks at the whole space the dog uses, inside and out.
When you call, tell us where the dog sleeps, where you have seen ticks and whether you rent or own. We give you upfront pricing on the phone and book a nearby independent crew at a time that suits you. A typical visit checks and treats these areas.
- Kennels, dog beds and the floor around them
- Skirting boards, door frames and window frames
- Cracks in tiles, pavers and verandah boards
- Courtyards, side paths and the base of walls
- Laundry and garage corners the dog uses
Before the visit, wash pet bedding, vacuum the floors and empty the vacuum bag or canister into an outside bin. Move furniture back from walls where you can. Keep pets away while the crew works and until treated areas are dry. The crew will tell you how long that is on the day.
Your dog needs its own plan from your vet, since we only book treatments for the house and yard. Brown dog ticks can take more than one visit to knock down, and any second visit is priced upfront too. Call 07 3543 7773 to book brown dog tick control in Brisbane.
