At Lawn Doctor of Ramsey-Mahwah-Totowa, our technicians take tick control in Allendale very seriously. If these bugs latch on to you, your family, or even your precious pets, they can pass on diseases such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever or Lyme Disease. While our treatments can keep ticks from running amok in your yard, there are also many ways that you can reduce your exposure as you go about your day.
Tips for Personal Tick Control in Allendale
After the heat and humidity of summer in Allendale, there’s nothing like the crisp, cool nights of fall. As you make the most of this season, we recommend the following practices to help protect yourself from ticks:
- Don’t put away that bug spray – Keep up with your summertime habits when it comes to bug repellent. Apply it whenever you plan to spend a lot of time outside, especially if you’re heading to a forested or overgrown area.
- Up your lawn maintenance efforts – Speaking of overgrown areas, check your yard for long grass, dense underbrush, or unruly trees and shrubbery. Ticks are naturally drawn to these features, so trimming, pruning, and mowing more often could make your lawn less appealing to them.
- Inspect yourself more often than you think – It’s a good practice to check your body for ticks any time you’ve been outside — and to shower as soon as possible once you get home. Try to do a daily check as well, just in case. You can do a physical check for bumps on your body, as well as a visual inspection.
- Wear the right kind of clothing – Cover up as much of your body as you can before heading out on a hike or another outdoor excursion. For additional protection, you can use tape to seal any openings in your clothes so ticks can’t crawl right in. Pulling your socks up over your pants can also do the trick.
Learn More About Our Pest Control and Other Lawn Care Services
Lawn Doctor of Ramsey-Mahwah-Totowa is a locally owned lawn care company with technicians who understand this region better than anyone. Whether you need ongoing tick control, a total rehaul of your lawn, or basic maintenance, we can help.
Our services are available for clients in the following:
- Allendale
- Ramsey
- Mahwah
- Totowa
- Hawthorne
- And throughout the surrounding area
For tick control in Allendale, contact us today!
