As tick numbers go up every year, so do the cases of diseases they spread, like Lyme. The good news is that with help from Lawn Doctor of Smyrna-Brookhaven, you can get and maintain the highest level of protection possible. We offer tick control services in Buckhead, Smyrna, and nearby areas in GA and will treat these ticks thoroughly, reducing numbers significantly.
We’ll also educate you on ways you can keep ticks out going forward. Together, we’ll bite back so these pests don’t pose a threat any longer. Here’s how to get started.
Prevention is Key When it Comes to Tick Control in Buckhead
There are many misconceptions about ticks, including how they get into lawns. They don’t fly, nor do they have wings. In fact, they’re in the arachnid family and are parasites. This means they attach to a host and live on it for several days, sometimes infecting them with a disease in the process.
When it comes to the best protection, part of your strategy should be to keep these hosts—animals—out of your yard. The most popular one for ticks is deer since they’re so large. However, birds, lizards, raccoons, squirrels, and mice can also bring ticks into your yard. To stop this from happening:
- Put in a fence to prevent deer from getting in.
- Clean up small animal habitats around your yard, such as messy piles of wood and leaf litter.
- Plant natural repellents, like lavender, sage, garlic, and eucalyptus around your yard.
Ticks prefer a moist, shady environment. To make your lawn less inviting to them, also cut back brush or tall grasses that are around your yard. In addition, prune trees and shrubs to reduce shade. Finally, keep up on your lawn mowing schedule until your grass hits winter dormancy. The more sunlight it’s exposed to the better, since ticks are sensitive to dry conditions.
Get Expert Tick Control to Protect Your Lawn & Loved Ones
If you’d like help from the local experts, Lawn Doctor of Smyrna-Brookhaven is here for you. We’re counted on for effective tick control across the region. We offer a proven approach that will treat these pests and maintain the best protection possible for you and your family.
Our team is here for you in:
- Buckhead
- Smyrna
- Brookhaven
- Mableton
- Atlanta
- And throughout surrounding communities
Get professional tick control from Buckhead, GA’s leading source: Lawn Doctor of Smyrna-Brookhaven. Contact us today to get started.
