The crews we book for flea treatment in New Farm also handle ticks. Brisbane sees two main types around homes. Paralysis ticks live outdoors in leaf litter, long grass and shady garden beds, and they are carried into yards by bandicoots and other wildlife. Brown dog ticks can live and breed indoors, around kennels, skirting boards and dog beds.
Finding out which type you have tells the crew where to focus. Yards near the river, New Farm Park or other green spaces are more likely to see paralysis ticks. Units and homes where a dog sleeps inside are more likely to see brown dog ticks. When you call, tell us where you have seen ticks, how big the yard is and whether you have a dog. We give you upfront pricing on the phone and book a nearby independent crew at a time that suits you.
A tick control visit usually covers these areas.
- Garden bed edges, mulch and ground cover
- Fence lines and shady corners
- Under decks, verandahs and the house
- Kennels, dog beds and resting spots
- Skirting boards and door frames inside
Before the visit, mow the grass and rake up leaf litter. Wash pet bedding and vacuum the floors if the ticks are inside. Put pets inside or with a friend while the crew works, and keep everyone off treated areas until they have dried.
For a tick on a person, please see a doctor, and for a tick on a pet, see your vet. We only book treatments for the home and yard. Many homes in New Farm book in early spring, when paralysis ticks start to rise. Call 07 3543 7772 to book tick control.
