Summer is almost here, and that means it’s tick season! Getting rid of ticks is important, because they are disease-carrying pests that, once embedded, can infest and infiltrate trees, shrubs and other portions of your property. They can also carry things like the Lyme disease virus, Triple E, West Nile and other pathogens.
These bothersome creepers are also a particular threat to pets and children. They enjoy nesting in woodsy places, lying in wait to descend upon their victims, burrowing under the skin and feeding off of and contaminating the blood supply of dogs, cats, humans, and other unsuspecting creatures.
Lawn Treatments For Ticks
It is recommended to treat your lawn 3-5 times per season for tick infestations, spacing the treatments on your lawn 35 – 45 days apart. Treatments can include a perimeter spray, along with direct spraying of any trees and shrubbery. Having these treatments done at the height of tick season is optimal, in order to control the largest populations of these infectious arachnid invaders. Multiple treatments may be necessary, but getting them done may mean total (or near total) eradication of the problem.
Organic Treatments
Let’s face it—ticks aren’t quite as charming as ladybugs. In fact, they aren’t at all—so using ladybug-friendly and kid and pet-friendly, organic pest deterrents is the best thing for the environment, your loved ones, and friendly bugs.
Fun For Families—Not Ticks
Summer lawns and backyard play areas are places of fun and enjoyment for families, and shouldn’t be for parasites! With a thorough pest treatment program, and regular checkups for kids and pets—your summer can stay relatively tick-free throughout the season of relaxation and recreation.
It’s important not to let these tireless bloodsuckers get a foothold in the areas they love to roost–wooded areas, lawns, and areas near water. They also gravitate particularly to animal and human trails in wooded areas, so have those areas treated in earnest; wear hats and have children checked after hikes in wooded places—especially near water.
Let the Experts Do the Job
With a time-honored company like The Veron Company handling your tick treatments, these pesky pests are likely to become a non-issue, if not a thing of the past altogether. Contact us today for more information on treatments for ticks, and any other lawn care issue you may have. We’ve been proudly serving Massachusetts for 30 years with quality lawn care!
