Ticks are tiny insects that can spread devastating illnesses, including Lyme disease. According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 30,000 cases of Lyme are reported each year. And that doesn’t even account for those who go undiagnosed. Since the disease is frequently misdiagnosed, that number likely only reflects a fraction of the true cases. That’s a frightening fact. But as a Pottstown, PA area homeowner, there are steps you can take in terms of tick prevention. Here are just a few to consider:
Clean up your lawn. Ticks like to hide in leaf and wood piles. That’s why it’s important to make sure your lawn is well maintained. Simply by keeping your grass trimmed, trees and shrubs neat, and your yard cleaned up, you’ll go a long way in removing favorable conditions for ticks.
Create barriers for deer and ticks. Deer are beautiful to look at, but they’re carriers of ticks, which is why you don’t want them in your lawn. You can fence in your entire lawn. Or, if that’s cost-prohibitive, consider fencing in the areas where you and your family spend most of your time. You can also purchase inexpensive deer repellant to deter deer from entering your lawn.
As tick prevention experts in the Pottstown area, we know another way to prevent ticks from getting into your lawn is to create a barrier of rocks or mulch that separates your property from the woods. This blockade will stop ticks from wandering into your lawn.
Invest in tick-repelling plants for your yard. There are actually certain plants that naturally repel ticks. For instance, lavender, garlic, and certain types of chrysanthemum are known to deter ticks. Plant those in areas where you and your family congregate.
Check pets before bringing them inside. Ticks don’t just like humans, they like any warm-blooded animal. So before you bring Fido inside, check his coat for ticks. Ticks can often hitch a ride on pets and end up in the home.
Proven Tick Prevention Services in the Pottstown Area
These DIY tips can help you prevent the threat of ticks in your lawn. However, if you’re concerned about an infestation and you want professional help, call in the Pottstown area’s tick prevention specialists at Lawn Doctor of Havertown, Lansdale, Boyertown, Tredyffrin. We have the products, equipment and proven approach to control and suppress ticks in your yard. We can target existing populations, as well as where they breed, drastically reducing tick numbers in your lawn and creating a safer haven for you and your family.
Our tick prevention services are available to homeowners in Pottstown, as well as in Boyertown, Gilbertsville and Douglassville, PA. To learn more or set up a free lawn evaluation, call Lawn Doctor of Havertown, Lansdale, Boyertown, Tredyffrin today at 610.497.2220.
