Tick Spraying in Metro West

Closeup picture of a tick found prior to providing Tick Spraying in Metro West

As temperatures heat up, we’ll all be spending more time outdoors. However, ticks will be ready and waiting and can ruin your whole day. The good news is that you can take some simple steps to prevent a tick bite and protect your family. Besides hiring a professional tick spraying team in the Metro West, MA area, like Lawn Doctor of Boston, make sure you also:

  • Educate yourself on where ticks live. Ticks tend to be in areas with high grass, woods, or overgrown trees and shrubs because they like cool, shady areas. In addition, since they are parasites, they are always looking for a host to latch onto. So, if you walk your dog or hike in wooded areas, be aware of this and check yourself and your pet before heading inside.
  • Get a product with DEET. If you’re spending time outside with your family and are concerned about ticks, you can use a spray containing DEET to keep ticks away. You can also use anything with Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD). However, just read the directions on all products since some aren’t advised for children under three.
  • Treat clothing and camping gear. If you’re camping or hiking, you can spray your clothes, shoes, and gear with a tick control product with 0.5% permethrin. It will even last through multiple washes. Another option is to buy permethrin-treated clothing and equipment for your trip ahead of time.
  • Check for ticks. When it comes to family and pets, safety is a primary concern. It’s why performing tick checks, especially after spending time in wooded areas, is so important. Places to check for ticks include near the scalp, underarms, behind knees, and in the belly button. You can even dry clothing at high heat in the dryer to kill ticks you may have overlooked on clothing.

Schedule Tick Spraying Treatments from Our Metro West Team

If you’d like professional help keeping ticks out of your yard, turn to Lawn Doctor of Boston. We offer a comprehensive tick spraying program designed for areas like Metro West, Needham, and surrounding communities. We’ll explain ways to make your lawn less welcoming for ticks. We’ll also provide an initial spray that targets ticks where they breed and nest. Finally, we’ll come back at specific points during the season to deliver barrier sprays to keep coverage ongoing. You’ll have peace of mind all season long.

We’re the team you can trust for comprehensive tick control in:

  • Metro West
  • Needham
  • Framingham
  • Newton
  • Milton
  • Braintree
  • Weymouth
  • Quincy
  • Boston
  • Dedham
  • And throughout the surrounding area

Contact us if you’d like to schedule a free evaluation and learn more about our tick spraying in Metro West, MA.