Summer may be over, but tick season isn’t. At Lawn Doctor of Belleville-Columbia-Waterloo, we perform ongoing tick control in Swansea from spring through fall to keep the population down on our clients’ properties. That’s not all, though. Our local tick control experts also recommend some simple habits that can protect you from these persistent pests this season.
Important Habits for Tick Control in Swansea
Every year, we recommend the following habits to help our clients fend off ticks:
Adjust your lawn care routine. In addition to professional tick control, you can make your yard in Swansea much less inviting for these bugs by keeping it trim and tidy. By cleaning up the underbrush, trimming the trees, and keeping your grass a bit shorter, you can give ticks fewer places to hide.
Dress yourself to protect yourself. The last thing you want is for a tick to creep up your pant leg or a loose shirt sleeve. Protect yourself by choosing light colored clothing that covers you up. If you’re going on a hike or heading into any wooded or overgrown area, tuck your pant legs into your socks for a bit of added protection against these pests.
Keep bug spray at home and on hand. You should apply bug spray regularly when you go outside, so don’t let your stores run low at home. Keep some bug spray with you if you know you’ll be outdoors for more than a few hours so you can boost your defenses later on.
Perform tick checks daily and whenever you get home. If you do get bitten by a tick, it’s best to find and remove it as soon as possible—ideally within two hours to reduce the risk of illness. Check your whole body for these bloodsuckers any time you go outside. Perform daily checks too so you don’t miss any of these crafty critters. Check your children, as well as any pets.
Contact Lawn Doctor of Belleville-Columbia-Waterloo to Learn More
Need help keeping ticks under control on your property? We can help. Our local lawn care experts are proud to provide affordable, effective tick control treatments in the following areas:
- Swansea
- Belleville
- Shiloh
- Waterloo
- Columbia
- Millstadt
- And throughout the surrounding communities
For tick control in Swansea, contact us today!
