“Last year my grandson Kelden was playing in the back yard and he came in with a tick on him,” Henry said. “My daughter-in-law freaked right out. She took him to the pediatrician immediately, had him tested for Lyme Disease, the whole nine yards. Thankfully everything turned out fine, but we definitely don’t want a repeat of that situation,” the Jamaica Plain homeowner said. “What can I do about ticks in the yard?”
Keeping Ticks Out of Your Yard: Best Practices
Lyme Disease is a serious concern. Of course you want to keep your family safe. Here are some simple tips from the Jamaica Plain lawn service experts on how to keep your yard tick free.
Keep Your Grass Short & Weeds Controlled
Ticks prefer tall grass and weeds as their natural habitat. By tall, we mean grass that’s roughly knee high on an adult. Children and pets run through this grass and ticks cling to their skin, clothing, and fur. To keep everyone safe, it’s a good idea to keep all of your grass cut down to just a few inches tall. If you’re having difficulty with persistent weeds in your landscape, talk to your local lawn service about pre-emergent weed control – a simple treatment can result in a big change in your yard.
Surround Play Areas with Mulch or Gravel
Minimize risk to the little ones in your family by surrounding play areas with a 3 foot wide barrier of mulch or gravel surrounding play areas in your yard. This area, which will be free of any kind of grass or plant growth, is very difficult for ticks to cross. Your kids will be much safer playing inside of these areas. This is an all natural, chemical free way to protect your household from ticks.
Tick Control Services: Professional Lawn Treatments
Throughout the warm weather months – in Massachusetts, tick season runs from March to August – have your Jamacia Plain lawn service perform tick control services in your yard. Family and pet friendly treatments are used to eliminate adult active ticks from your landscape. Most homeowners notice an immediate reduction of tick activity – the best way to stop the spread of disease.
