With their tiny size, it’s hard to believe that ticks are one of North Carolina’s most dangerous animals. But because ticks carry dangerous illnesses like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, they pose a serious risk to people and pets. Our tick spraying services help reduce this risk for families in Fuquay Varina by neutralizing ticks in your backyard. When it comes to ticks, you can never be too careful.
Want to reduce the risk of tick bites for you and your family this year? Below, our tick control experts in Fuquay Varina share our top tips for preventing tick bites.
Tick Bite Prevention in Fuquay Varina
Tip #1: Cover Up Outdoors. Ticks infect people by biting exposed skin. So if you’re planning to spend time around grassy, bushy, or wooded areas, choose your clothing carefully. Wear long sleeves and pants instead of t-shirts and shorts. To give ticks fewer access points, tuck your shirt into your pants and your pant legs into your socks.
Tip #2: Apply Tick Repellent. To ward off ticks, you can apply a tick repellent product to your skin or clothing. The EPA recommends tick repellents containing DEET, picaridin, lemon eucalyptus oil, para-menthane-diol, or 2-undecanone, or IR3535.
Tip #3: Perform a Tick Check. After spending time outside, it’s always a good idea to check yourself for ticks before you head indoors. If possible, have a friend or family member help out, so that it’s easier to check for ticks in hard-to-spot areas.
Tip #4: Secure Your Backyard. If you’re like most people, you spend more time outdoors in your backyard than anywhere else. Our tick spraying services can neutralize existing ticks and prevent ticks from breeding. This reduces the risk of tick encounters for your family, which can substantially lower the risk posed by tick-borne illnesses.
Get Started with Tick Spraying Services
Ready to protect your property in Fuquay Varina against ticks this year? Lawn Doctor of Southern Wake County makes it easy to get started. Simply contact us for a free quote and assessment, and we’ll create a custom tick control plan for your yard.
Before starting treatments, we will inspect your property and identify potential tick habitats and breeding areas. After that, we’ll develop a custom tick spraying plan to target these hotspots, with routine treatments to maintain coverage. With our help, it’s easy to neutralize ticks and reduce the risk of tick bites in your backyard.
Lawn Doctor of Southern Wake County offers tick spraying services for properties in:
- Fuquay Varina
- Clayton
- Holly Springs
- Garner
- Knightdale
- Willow Springs
- And the surrounding areas
For tick spraying in Fuquay Varina, contact us today!
