If you discover ticks in your home, quick action is important—even though most native ticks (such as the common castor bean tick) can only survive for a few days indoors without a host. An exception is the brown dog tick, which is capable of reproducing inside buildings.
Immediate measures: What to do if there are ticks in the house?
Eliminate any ticks found: Do not crush ticks with your bare fingers. The best ways to dispose of them are to stick them onto a piece of tape and fold it over, drown them in high-proof alcohol (or disinfectant), or burn them thoroughly. (Note: Ticks often survive being flushed down the toilet or sink!)
Thoroughly clean textiles and sleeping areas:
