{"id":16452,"date":"2020-01-16T18:52:11","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T21:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=16452"},"modified":"2025-04-02T18:21:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T21:21:32","slug":"how-control-ticks-denver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/denver-co\/how-control-ticks-denver\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Control Ticks in Denver"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Think of Denver and ticks, and the first thing that might come to mind is Rocky Mountain spotted fever. But that&#8217;s a common misconception.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full wp-image-16461\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/whitney-cranshaw-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Whitney Cranshaw\" class=\"wp-image-16461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/whitney-cranshaw-headshot.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/whitney-cranshaw-headshot-239x300.jpg 239w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Whitney Cranshaw<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>\u201cDespite the name, it\u2019s very rare,&#8221; says <a href=\"https:\/\/bspm.agsci.colostate.edu\/people-button\/faculty\/whitney-cranshaw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dr. Whitney Cranshaw<\/a>, a professor of entomology at Colorado State University. Ticks, in general, are rare in urban areas of Colorado, he adds.<\/p>    <p>That\u2019s not to say the Mile High City is completely free of the blood-sucking insects. You\u2019ll find ticks in every state \u2013 even Alaska.<\/p>    <p>Dr. Cranshaw says in Denver you\u2019re most likely to encounter the Rocky Mountain wood tick (pictured above), which transmits Colorado tick fever. The American dog tick is also common.<\/p>    <p>\u201cThe most common tick-borne disease is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coloradotickfever\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Colorado tick fever<\/a>. But it&#8217;s not common in the urban areas,\u201d Dr. Cranshaw said. Only a couple of hundred cases a year are reported in the state.<\/p>    <p>Colorado tick fever is a virus that will produce flu-like symptoms in people \u2014 headaches, fever, chills, and fatigue. Normally the symptoms disappear within a few days or weeks. In rare cases, complications arise in the nervous system.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doggone Ticks<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/checking-dogs-ears-for-ticks-sm-pub-domain.jpeg\" alt=\"Checking dog's ears for ticks\" class=\"wp-image-16456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/checking-dogs-ears-for-ticks-sm-pub-domain.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/checking-dogs-ears-for-ticks-sm-pub-domain-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/checking-dogs-ears-for-ticks-sm-pub-domain-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Checking dog&#8217;s ears for ticks is an important task.<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Even though ticks may be one of the rarer <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3jXRrou\" rel=\"nofollow\">pests in Denver<\/a>, you don\u2019t want to share your space with them \u2014 and you certainly don\u2019t want them latching onto your pets. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/topic-areas\/insects\/colorado-ticks-and-tick-borne-diseases-5-593\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">27 varieties of ticks in Colorado,<\/a> but most of these parasites feed on wildlife and livestock. If you find the pests on your dog, they\u2019re likely brown dog or American dog ticks. When you find ticks in the city, it\u2019s probably because they\u2019ve hitched a ride.&nbsp; Crenshaw points out, \u201cPeople pick them up in hikes in the high country.\u201d It&#8217;s possible to control ticks on your property<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Maintain Your Yard<\/h2>    <p>This means keeping your yard free of trash and tall weeds, and regular mowing, and raking. You\u2019ll find tick treatments for your yard at garden centers. Those that contain <a href=\"http:\/\/npic.orst.edu\/factsheets\/PermGen.html\">permethrin<\/a> are the most effective. Ticks congregate under bushes and shrubs, so simply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/natural-lawn-pesticides-that-work-hint-theyre-not-homemade-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">treating your turf<\/a> won\u2019t be effective.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Create a Barrier<\/h2>    <p>If your yard abuts a wooded area, create a three-foot barrier of wood chips or gravel to discourage ticks from visiting. If wildlife such as deer, raccoons, or rabbits frequent your outdoor space, build a fence to keep them out. You can also plant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/humane-ways-plants-landscape-deer-resistant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">deer-resistant plants<\/a> to discourage them from coming into your yard.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Check your Pets<\/h2>    <p>Inspect outdoor pets often. If you find ticks, remove them (see below). No vaccine will protect pets from tick-borne diseases. Some over-the-counter flea and tick preventives have become the subject of recalls, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumeraffairs.com\/flea-and-tick-product-risks-and-recalls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">government alerts<\/a>, and lawsuits. Consult your veterinarian about the best treatment for your pets.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Don\u2019t Bring Ticks Home<\/h2>    <p>Colorado is an outdoor paradise, but ticks lurk in wait for hikers, hunters, and anglers. Brush up against vegetation where they hide, and they\u2019ll hitch a ride home. It\u2019s a good idea to wear long pants tucked into boots when you\u2019re in the wilderness. Treat your clothing with products containing 0.5% permethrin, which is proven to repel ticks, but don\u2019t put it on your skin. Products containing DEET, picaridin, and Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus may also be effective. Always wash your clothes and clean your outdoor gear as soon as possible.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Rid of Attached Ticks Immediately<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"885\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tick_before_and_after_feeding-ccsa30.jpg\" alt=\"Tick_before_and_after_feeding-ccsa30\" class=\"wp-image-16457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tick_before_and_after_feeding-ccsa30.jpg 885w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tick_before_and_after_feeding-ccsa30-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tick_before_and_after_feeding-ccsa30-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tick_before_and_after_feeding-ccsa30-800x504.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A pair of Australian koala ticks, before and after feeding. Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Tick_before_and_after_feeding.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bjorn Christian Torrensen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC by SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>If you find a tick attached to pets or people, remove it right away. They\u2019re easier to spot since they\u2019ve just plumped up on your blood! Use tweezers and pull the insect out slowly straight from the skin. Try not to crush the tick. Flush it away and treat the area of the bite with alcohol or disinfectant. Wash your hands thoroughly and clean and disinfect the tweezers. For people, watch for rashes or fever that occurs within a few weeks and get medical attention. It\u2019s always a good idea to take infected pets to a veterinarian.<\/p>    <p>Dr. Cranshaw says one tick-related disease that\u2019s on the rise in urban areas is tularemia, which comes to humans by an indirect route. Ticks infect rabbits, and people contract it from rabbits\u2019 blood when they skin them or handle carcasses. Symptoms include fever and occasionally skin ulcers and swelling of the lymph glands. In the most severe cases, pneumonia may develop.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Word About Lyme Disease<\/h2>    <p>Cases of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/news\/healthiest-communities\/articles\/2019-12-10\/lyme-disease-diagnoses-grow-in-private-insurance-claims\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lyme disease<\/a> in the U.S. have skyrocketed over the last dozen years. The Centers for Disease Control reports about 300,000 cases of this tick-borne bacterial infection each year. Left untreated, it can cause serious illness and even death.<\/p>    <p>The good news \u2013 it\u2019s not a problem in Colorado. \u201cThere has never been a human Lyme disease case that originated from a tick biting someone in Colorado,\u201d Dr. Cranshaw said. The state does not have the deer tick that carries the disease. &nbsp; &nbsp; Dr. Whitney Cranshaw is a Professor of Entomology and Extension Specialist at Colorado State University with expertise in Integrated Pest Management.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think of Denver and ticks, and the first thing that might come to mind is Rocky Mountain spotted fever. 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