At Lawn Doctor of Chattanooga, we know how dangerous ticks can be. While tiny in size, ticks are carriers of serious conditions like Lyme disease and spotted fever rickettsiosis. If you’re not careful when spending time outside, a dangerous infection is only one tick bite away. That’s where our Yard Armour® tick control plans can make a world of difference for families in the Hixson area.
Yard Armour works through a combination of tick prevention and tick treatments. We work with homeowners on strategies to make yards less inviting to ticks, and we neutralize ticks by targeting hotspots for treatment. This approach can dramatically reduce tick activity in your yard and create a safer outdoor space.
Looking for ways to protect your family against ticks this year? Here are some quick tips from our tick control experts in Hixson.
Tick Prevention Tips for Families in Hixson
When it comes to ticks, there are four important ways to reduce your risk of tick-borne illness during tick season in Hixson.
The first is protecting yourself before you spend time outdoors. The right clothing makes a big difference. Long sleeves and pants will give ticks fewer places to bite. You can also wear high socks and tuck your pant legs inside, which will stop ticks from crawling under the fabric. And it’s always a good idea to wear an effective tick repellent, such as one containing DEET, permethrin, or picaridin.
The second is to protect yourself while outside. Avoiding tall grass, bushy areas, and other spots with thick vegetation will reduce your risk of tick encounters.
The third is checking for ticks after you’ve been outside. Perform a detailed tick check on yourself, or have someone else do it for you. Be sure to check folds in clothing where ticks could hide. Afterward, wash clothes on high heat. And if you find a tick on your skin, remove it as soon as possible with tweezers! This will dramatically reduce the risk of an infection.
Finally, there’s backyard tick control. Regularly mowing your lawn and trimming shrubbery will give ticks fewer places to hide on your property. You can also make landscaping changes—like a tick barrier made from wood chips—to stop ticks from accessing your yard in the first place.
Yard Armour Tick Control Plans
For the strongest backyard protection, you can get a Yard Armour treatment plan for your yard. We’ll identify tick hotspots and set up a custom treatment plan so your yard stays protected throughout the warmer months when ticks are active.
Lawn Doctor of Chattanooga offers Yard Armour tick control in:
- Hixson
- Chattanooga
- Ooltewah
- Ringgold
- Signal Mountain
- Lookout Mountain
- And throughout surrounding areas
For tick control in Hixson, contact Lawn Doctor of Chattanooga today!
