Effective Tick Control for Your Home and Yard

Ticks can pose serious health risks, carrying diseases like Lyme disease that can affect both humans and pets. These pests thrive in moist environments and can easily make their way into your home if not managed properly. Fortunately, with the right combination of prevention, pet care, and professional treatments, you can effectively keep ticks under control.
Here’s what you need to know about managing ticks on your property and keeping your home and family safe.
Understanding Tick Behavior
Ticks are highly adaptive pests that seek out moisture and shaded environments. They are typically found outdoors but can hitch a ride indoors on clothing, pets, or even rodents.
- Moisture Dependency: Ticks cannot survive in dry conditions and will quickly die when exposed to heat or dryness.
- Indoor Hiding Spots: Inside homes, ticks prefer cracks, crevices, and baseboard areas rather than open rugs or furniture.
- Outdoor Habitats: Common outdoor hiding spots include under rocks, shrubs, and along turf edges.
Essential Tips for Tackling Ticks
1. Interior Treatments
Ticks in your home require targeted solutions:
- Use Heat to Kill Ticks: Throw potential tick-infested clothing, bedding, or pet items in the dryer on high heat for 10–20 minutes. Ticks can survive a washing machine cycle, but they can’t withstand the dryness of a hot dryer.
- Focus on Baseboards: Interior treatments typically target cracks and baseboards where ticks hide, rather than spraying rugs or furniture.
- Avoid Moisture Indoors: Avoid shampooing rugs or carpets, as the added moisture can provide a breeding ground for ticks.
2. Exterior Yard Management
Ticks are most often introduced from outdoor areas. Regular yard maintenance can significantly reduce their population:
- Eliminate Moisture: Ticks thrive in damp conditions, so avoid watering your yard before 7 AM or after 5 PM to reduce excess moisture.
- Mow and Trim Vegetation: Keep grass short and shrubs well-trimmed to minimize hiding places.
- Remove Rodent Attractants: Clean up woodpiles, spilled birdseed, and other debris that could attract rodents carrying ticks.
3. Protect Your Pets
Pets are a common way for ticks to enter your home. Taking preventative measures for your furry friends is essential:
- Vet-Recommended Tick Medications: Oral preventatives prescribed by veterinarians are often more effective than over-the-counter collars or topical solutions.
- Regular Inspections: Check your pets for ticks after outdoor activities, paying close attention to their ears, neck, and belly.
How Tick Treatments Work
Outdoor tick control focuses on targeting the areas where ticks live and breed:
- Comprehensive Property Treatments: Applications are made to key areas like shrubs, turf edges, and under rocks where ticks may hide.
- Follow-Up Services: A second treatment within two weeks helps address any newly hatched ticks, ensuring thorough control.
- Long-Term Success: When paired with proper lawn maintenance and pet care, these treatments can significantly reduce tick populations over time.
Seasonal Tick Awareness
During the warmer months, ticks are more active, making consistent maintenance even more important. Ensure your lawn stays dry and well-maintained to create an inhospitable environment for ticks.
Take Control of Tick Problems
Keeping ticks at bay requires a combination of professional treatments, personal diligence, and regular maintenance. By reducing moisture, maintaining your yard, and treating your pets, you can effectively prevent ticks from becoming a problem in your home.
Call today to schedule your consultation and let us help you take control of tick problems around your property. Don’t let ticks disrupt your comfort and safety—take action now to keep them out.