Question 1

Are deer ticks (black-legged ticks) common in Indiana?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Deer ticks (Ixodes scapularis, also called black-legged ticks) are increasingly common across Indiana and are the primary carrier of Lyme disease. Indiana's confirmed Lyme disease cases have increased significantly each year over the past decade. Deer ticks are most active in spring and early summer, and again in fall. They are very small — nymphs are the size of a poppy seed — making them easy to miss.

Question 2

What are signs I might have ticks in my yard?

Accepted Answer

Signs of tick activity include finding ticks on yourself, children, or pets after spending time in the yard; deer and wildlife frequenting your yard (deer are the primary host for adult deer ticks); tall grass, leaf litter, and wooded edges — ticks don't jump or fly, they quest (grab onto passing hosts) from tall grass and brush.

Question 3

How do you treat a yard for ticks?

Accepted Answer

Tick yard treatment involves applying targeted insecticide to the border between your lawn and wooded or brushy areas, along fence lines, under decks, and in leaf litter areas where ticks harbor. Reducing leaf litter, keeping grass mowed, and creating a dry mulch or wood chip barrier between lawn and wooded areas also significantly reduces tick populations.

Question 4

What should I do if I find a tick attached to me?

Accepted Answer

Remove the tick promptly with fine-tipped tweezers, grasping it as close to the skin as possible and pulling straight out without twisting. Clean the bite area with rubbing alcohol. If a bull's-eye rash develops, seek medical attention immediately — this is a sign of Lyme disease and early treatment with antibiotics is very effective. Save the tick in a sealed bag for identification if possible.

Question 5

Does Leadtech offer tick treatments in Indiana?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Leadtech Pest Services provides tick yard treatments across Indiana, including Indianapolis, Bloomington, Lafayette, Muncie, Fort Wayne, and surrounding areas. Our perimeter applications target tick harborage areas and significantly reduce the tick population in your yard. Call (317) 709-7763 to schedule.

Tick Control Indiana

Tick Species in Indiana

Deer Tick (Black-Legged Tick) ⚠

American Dog Tick

Lone Star Tick

When Are Ticks Active?

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