Lyme disease is a serious condition that can even be fatal in some cases. While this summer might not present the high risk of infection that previous seasons have in New York, ticks do remain a major issue that needs to be dealt with proactively. Ticks cause problems not just by spreading disease but also the bites themselves can be highly irritating and can cause allergic reactions—not to mention the discomfort they can cause to family pets.
1. Address the problem at the root. Yard Guard is a proven method of tick control that gets the insects in their natural habitat in your yard. If you have a large yard, the Yard Guard will help eradicate the tick problem at the source, enabling you and your whole family to enjoy your outdoor space without getting bitten or having to wear DEET on your own property
2. Be proactive. Ticks can stay alive during the winter and emerge prior to what we would consider to be the first day of summer. Instead of waiting for ticks to bite before taking action, you can call a professional pest control service for a consultation and they can assess your lawn and property for the potential for pests like ticks. Then, a treatment like Yard Guard can be even more effective because it nips the problem in the bud.
3. Protect yourself and your person. One line of defense against ticks when you are not at home is to wear protective clothing and an insect repellant that is specifically rated to guard against ticks. You cannot always control pests, but you can control how easy it is for them to get at you.
4. After a long walk, check yourself. This is a tedious but important process that can help minimize the damage that ticks can do. A quick check for ticks makes sure that any diseases they might be carrying do not infect you through their bites.
