At Lawn Doctor of South Bend-Granger-Mishawaka-Elkhart, tick control is one of our most popular services in St. Joseph County. That makes sense when you think about the dangers that ticks pose to people and pets. Nobody wants to discover a tick after spending time outdoors. And you definitely don’t want tick bites happening to your loved ones.
Our Yard Armour® tick control program offers an easy way to protect your yard against ticks. But if you’re spending time outdoors away from home, or if you want additional protection when in your backyard, there are other smart steps you can take.
Below, we’ll cover tips on how to protect yourself and your yard against these tiny, eight-legged pests.
Tick Prevention Tips in St. Joseph County
There are a number of ways to protect yourself against ticks when spending time outdoors in St. Joseph County.
You can start by choosing the right clothing. Long sleeves and pants will limit exposed skin, giving ticks fewer areas to bite. It’s also a good idea to tuck your pants into your socks, so ticks can’t crawl inside. For additional protection, you can apply a tick repellent. Products containing DEET, permethrin, and picaridin are all effective against ticks.
When outdoors, you can reduce the risk of tick encounters by avoiding bushy and overgrown areas. Before heading back inside, check yourself thoroughly for signs of ticks. As an added precaution, you can wash and dry your clothes on high heat.
Tick Control in Your Backyard
When you’re spending time in your yard, you want to keep ticks at a distance. This is easier to do than you might expect.
You can start by adjusting how your yard is maintained and landscaped. By regularly mowing your grass and trimming any shrubs or bushes, you can give ticks fewer places to hide. You can also stop ticks from accessing your lawn with a wide strip of wood chips as a defensive border. Protective measures to stop deer and mice are also a smart choice for tick control.
Lawn Doctor of South Bend-Granger-Mishawaka-Elkhart can help you design a more tick-resistant yard. At the same time, we can treat your yard with Yard Armour to stop ticks in their tracks. With routine treatments, you can keep ticks out of your yard for the entire tick season in St. Joseph County.
Our Yard Armour tick control plans are available to homeowners in:
- St. Joseph County
- South Bend
- Granger
- Mishawaka
- And surrounding areas
For tick control in St. Joseph County, contact Lawn Doctor of South Bend-Granger-Mishawaka-Elkhart today!
