On top of being uncomfortable to spend time in, a yard full of fleas can be a health risk for you and your pets. And although we effectively fight these pesky insects in West Ashley lawns with our proven flea control solutions, there are steps you can take on your own to keep these harmful pests at bay. Below, we’ll take a closer look at some of the steps you can take to reduce flea activity in your home’s outdoor spaces.
Flea Control Steps for West Ashley Residents
Mow to the Right Height
How you mow the lawn affects much more than just the appearance of your grass. Tall grass is a preferred hiding place and breeding ground for fleas, but trimming a lawn too short will deter the spiders and other helpful bugs that prey on fleas. To reduce flea activity in your yard without compromising your lawn’s health, mow to around two inches.
Avoid Overwatering
Fleas prefer a moist environment when searching for breeding grounds, so proper watering is a big deal. Keeping an eye on your watering habits and making sure you’re not watering too much or too often can go a long way towards making your yard less attractive to neighborhood fleas.
Clear Clutter
Along with nesting in tall grass, fleas can nest in many other shaded, damp locations. Piles of sticks and dense underbrush can also provide perfectly adequate shelter and breeding grounds for fleas, which is why it’s important to keep a lookout for these risk factors and remove them when you see them.
Remove Animal Breeding Grounds
Animal breeding grounds are another risk factor for fleas, as animals can carry these pests into your yard and help them spread to you and your pets if they’re allowed to hang around. If you notice animals hanging out in any specific areas on your property, it’s best to block these areas or remove the factors providing shelter to prevent them from bringing fleas around.
Our Comprehensive Flea Control Treatments
Working with our team at Lawn Doctor of Charleston gives you access to flea control treatments designed around your yard’s unique composition. With this custom-tailored approach, we can bring you results you can depend on with every visit.
We offer proven flea control solutions to our neighbors in these areas:
- West Ashley
- Charleston
- Mt. Pleasant
- Summerville
- Moncks Corner
- North Charleston
- James Island
- Charleston County
- And throughout the surrounding communities
For flea control in West Ashley, contact us today!
