Southern Michigan has so many beautiful outdoor areas to explore. However, before you head out into the wilderness this fall — or even your own backyard — you should revisit some basic tick control practices. At Lawn Doctor of Kalamazoo-Portage, we offer tick control throughout Kalamazoo County. In addition to this service, our team has some specific tips on how to best protect yourself this season.
Your Guide to Tick Control in Kalamazoo County
Hiring a professional tick control service in Kalamazoo County is a great way to help keep your family safe from these insects — including your pets. There are also other techniques to adopt. To reduce the risk of tick bites, or catching something if you are bitten, we suggest the following:
- Use bug spray whenever you’re outside – Stock up on bug sprays that contain DEET, picaridin, or IR3535. Apply it to your exposed skin when you go outside and keep re-applying it every few hours as needed.
- Wear protective clothing – If you’re going out into the woods or another tick-friendly area, try to cover up as much as possible. Ideally, pick out light-colored clothing that has long sleeves or pant legs so ticks have as little exposed skin to cling to. To keep these critters from creeping up your pant legs, pull your socks up over them.
- Check for the most likely bite spots – Once a tick bites you, it really settles in. Finding it and removing it quickly, especially within the first 24 hours, can reduce your risk of a tick-borne disease. After you’ve been outside, do a physical check for bumps on your groin, back, buttocks, belly button, scalp, and the back of your knees. Do a visual check as well to make sure you don’t miss any of these little hitchhikers.
Contact Lawn Doctor of Kalamazoo-Portage Today for More Tips
Our local lawn care experts in Kalamazoo County know all there is to know about the pests and plant life in this area. We can provide ongoing tick control and give you specific recommendations to make your home less tick-friendly.
Our tick control and other lawn care services are available in the following:
- Kalamazoo County
- Kalamazoo
- Portage
- South Bend
- And throughout the surrounding area
For tick control in Kalamazoo County, contact us today!
