SAN ANTONIO AREA SERVICE

Ticks

Texas has multiple tick species, but in the Hill Country the lone star tick and the brown dog tick are the most common. They wait at the tip of grass blades, climb onto passing hosts, and feed for days. Some carry serious diseases.

Scientific name: Multiple species: lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum), brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus), Gulf Coast tick  Service area: San Antonio + within ~15 miles (Helotes, Stone Oak, Leon Springs, Fair Oaks Ranch).

At a glance

Size	3–5 mm before feeding; up to 15 mm engorged
Color	Brown / reddish-brown; lone star female has a single white spot on her back
Active period	Spring through fall; brown dog tick year-round indoors
Habitat in homes	Brushy yard edges, leaf litter, tall grass, dog bedding
Famous trait	Female engorges to several times her starting size

Identification

Eight legs (arachnids, not insects). Found attached to skin, scalp, ears, or pets. The lone star tick has a distinctive single white dot on the female's back.

Risk profile

Lone star tick carries ehrlichiosis and the alpha-gal allergy trigger (lifelong red-meat allergy). Brown dog tick can carry Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Always remove ticks promptly with tweezers — pulling straight, no twisting.

How we treat it

Yard perimeter treatment focused on brushy edges, leaf litter, and pet rest areas. We don't fog the whole lawn — ticks live in specific microhabitats. Recurring service in spring + summer is the pattern for properties bordering brush.

Towns where we treat this

This is a San Antonio area service. We cover the close-to-office radius (within ~15 miles).