Ticks are hard to detect and can be a danger as a result. The good news is that there are steps to take to protect your loved ones. At Lawn Doctor of Pascack Valley-Saddle River, our tick control experts have the answers you need. Below are some tips to keep in mind to prevent them from getting into your yard and biting a family member or pet.
Prevention is Key When it Comes to Tick Control in Saddle River
If your yard is messy, overgrown, or on a wooded lot, it’s a prime location for ticks. Not only do ticks love shade, but they get carried onto your lawn on the coats of deer, mice, and other small animals. In order to keep your yard as tick-free as you can, some strategies to put to use include:
- Maintaining a well-cut, manicured lawn to control ticks until grass goes into dormancy in the Saddle River area’s late fall / early winter.
- Cutting back trees and shrubs, so you’re limiting the amount of shade in your lawn.
- Putting up a fence that keeps deer out and planting greenery around your lawn, like sage, that repels small tick-carrying animals.
- Cleaning up your yard, such as eliminating wood piles, to ensure small animals, like mice, don’t have anywhere to hide.
In addition to taking these steps in your yard, make sure you’re checking yourself and your family for ticks before entering your home. This is especially important for pets who tend to be the ones to carry these pests into the house.
If you do have a tick on you, don’t panic. Simply take a pair of tweezers, grasp the tick, and pull it out slowly, away from your body. If you’re concerned, check with your doctor. However, keep in mind, only deer ticks can lead to Lyme. In addition, it takes around 36 hours for an infected tick to transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme to you.
Get Expert Tick Control to Protect Your Lawn & Loved Ones
Ticks are a problem across Saddle River, Montvale, and nearby areas in NJ, making control key. If you’d like expert help, turn to Lawn Doctor of Pascack Valley-Saddle River. We have a comprehensive program in place, Yard Armour®, that can handle the job through the end of the season. It’s available in:
- Saddle River
- Montvale
- Westwood
- Emerson
- Park Ridge
- And throughout the surrounding area
Get professional tick control from Saddle River, NJ’s leading source: Lawn Doctor of Pascack Valley-Saddle River. Contact us today to get started.
