Tick Removal in Ottawa

Danger / Damage

Ticks are a different kind of pest because they bite and feed on blood. Most bites don’t turn into anything serious, but some ticks can pass along bacteria, viruses, or parasites, es and the odds generally go up the longer one stays attached, so it’s not something to brush off. Tick Removal helps lower risk by reducing tick activity where bites most often occur. For pets, it matters even more since heavy tick numbers can cause blood loss (anemia) and, in rare cases, tick paralysis from toxins in tick saliva.

Active Months

Tick activity typically ramps up during warmer months and stays high through spring and summer, with another push in early fall. Mild days can still bring encounters with ticks, even outside peak season. In Ottawa, treating early helps reduce the spread of ticks across the property.

Appearance

Ticks are flat and oval at first, then become rounder and plumper as they swell. Adults and nymphs have eight legs, while larvae have six. Colour ranges from brown and black to reddish-brown or greyish, and some species have lighter spots or markings. They have two main body segments, no wings, and small hook-like mouthparts that help them latch on.