{"id":1266,"date":"2021-10-12T17:43:33","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T17:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/portage-mi\/?page_id=1266"},"modified":"2021-10-12T17:43:33","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T17:43:33","slug":"tick-control-in-kalamazoo-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/portage-mi\/tick-control-in-kalamazoo-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Tick Control in Kalamazoo County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-109 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/portage-mi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/2016\/01\/tick-control.jpg\" alt=\"Tick Control in Kalamazoo County\" width=\"221\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-qtag-num=\"Q100035653\">Southern Michigan has so many beautiful outdoor areas to explore. However, before you head out into the wilderness this fall\u00a0\u2014 or even your own backyard \u2014 you should revisit some basic tick control practices. At\u00a0Lawn 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.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Your Guide to Tick Control in Kalamazoo County<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hiring a professional tick control service in Kalamazoo County is a great way to help\u00a0keep your family safe from these insects\u00a0\u2014 including your pets. There are also other techniques to adopt.\u00a0To reduce the risk of tick bites, or catching something\u00a0if you are bitten, we suggest the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">Use bug spray whenever you&#8217;re outside &#8211; Stock up on bug sprays that contain\u00a0DEET, picaridin, or IR3535. Apply it\u00a0to your exposed skin when you go outside and keep re-applying it every few hours as needed.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">Wear protective clothing &#8211; If you&#8217;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\u00a0your socks up over them.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">Check for the most likely bite spots &#8211; Once a tick bites you, it really settles in. Finding it and removing it quickly, especially within the first 24 hours, can reduce your\u00a0risk of a tick-borne disease. After you&#8217;ve been outside, do\u00a0a 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&#8217;t miss any of these little hitchhikers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Contact\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Kalamazoo-Portage Today for More Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Our tick control and other lawn care services are available in the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">Kalamazoo County<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">Kalamazoo<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">Portage<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">South Bend<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">And throughout the surrounding area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For tick control in Kalamazoo County, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/portage-mi\/contact_lawn_doctor\/\">contact us<\/a> today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southern Michigan has so many beautiful outdoor areas to explore. However, before you head out into the wilderness this fall\u00a0\u2014 or even your own backyard \u2014 you should revisit some basic tick control practices. 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