Do you know what types of environments ticks thrive in? Unfortunately, your yard could provide the perfect conditions for them to proliferate. It’s important to take stock of the features of your yard to determine if it’s necessary to get started with professional tick control treatments from the experts at Lawn Doctor of Little Rock. Learn more about where ticks could be hiding on your lawn below.
Understanding Where Ticks May Be Hiding
Ticks are so minuscule that they can be extremely difficult to spot. However, their habitats are easier to identify. They usually offer the following:
- Plenty of moisture. Ticks are attracted to humid environments, and this moisture is particularly needed in the earliest stages of their life.
- Shade from the sun. These creatures also tend to shy away from direct sunlight, although they do seek out warmth.
- Access to prey. Ticks will usually remain near the ground, but stay where they can easily latch onto a warm-blooded animal or human that passes by.
There may be several areas on your landscape that offer the above conditions, including:
- Tall grass. Ticks can use tall grass as shade and can also climb up to the tip of the blade in order to more easily access a host for a blood meal.
- Leaf debris and fallen branches. Ticks can additionally seek shelter in piles of leaves and fallen branches, which tend to trap moisture and offer shade from the sun.
- Stone walls and wood piles. Stone walls and piles of firewood can also provide humid and dark spaces for ticks to crawl into.
- Overgrowth. Areas of dense vegetation, such as overgrown hedges and shrubs, may also be prone to becoming tick habitats.
Invest in Effective Tick Control in Little Rock
If any of the above are present on your yard, take proactive measures against ticks by getting started with our guaranteed services. We offer both targeted treatments and support with tick prevention through our annual Tick Control Plan that covers all the treatments you need throughout the year.
We’d love to fill you in on the details of our services and how we can help make your outdoor area safer in:
- Little Rock
- North Little Rock
- Maumelle
- Roland
- Paron
- Cammack Village
- Or a community in the surrounding area
For tick control in Little Rock, contact us today!
