When the warm weather arrives, you want to spend time outside with your family. However, the constant threat of ticks can overshadow your enjoyment. Considering the rise in tick numbers and the diseases they carry, it’s no wonder. The good news is that by taking a few steps, you can protect your family and prevent bites. In addition to hiring a professional for tick spraying, like Lawn Doctor of South Shore-Cape Cod, here are some tips to remember.
- Know where ticks live. Ticks tend to gravitate toward grassy, wooded areas because they like shade. They’re also parasites, so they are always looking for their next host. If you’re outside in a wooded area or walking your dog, it’s essential to be mindful that this can bring you into contact with ticks.
- Treat your clothing and gear. If you’re going camping or spending time in the woods in the South Shore area, spraying a tick control product with 0.5% permethrin on everything is always a good move. Treat clothes and shoes, as well as camping gear. You can even purchase permethrin-treated clothing and gear ahead of time.
- Use a product with DEET. If you’re going outside and are concerned about ticks, use a tick control spray containing DEET. Alternatively, you can use para-menthane-diol (PMD), Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE), or 2-undecanone. Just read the instructions carefully since some products are not designed for young children.
- Perform tick checks. Check yourself, your kids, and your pets for ticks before heading back inside. Some places to check for ticks include underarms, around ears, belly buttons, the back of knees, and in and around the hair. You can always throw clothing in the dryer at high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks if you’re concerned.
Schedule a Tick Spraying Treatment from Our South Shore Team
If you’re concerned about ticks in your yard, there is an easy way to get peace of mind – Lawn Doctor of South Shore-Cape Cod. We offer regular tick spraying treatments to suppress the existing population in your yard. We focus on breeding and nesting spots, so we’re wiping out as many as possible. We even return at critical times of the season to apply additional barrier sprays and keep coverage strong. We’ll also give you tips and advice on making your lawn a less friendly place for ticks going forward.
Locally owned and operated, we’re the team you can trust for comprehensive tick spraying and control all season long. Our services are available in:
- South Shore
- Hingham
- Plymouth
- Hanson
- Brockton
- Hanover
- And throughout the surrounding areas
Contact us if you’d like to schedule a free evaluation and find out more about our tick spraying in South Shore, MA.
