When the leaves start turning and the air gets crisp, most of us think tick season is over. If you live in the New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania Tristate area, think again!
Contrary to what many believe, ticks don’t just disappear when the weather cools down. In our region, they remain surprisingly active, sometimes even through November. Specifically, the adult blacklegged tick (also called the deer tick) is actively looking for its next meal during the cooler months of autumn.
The Autumn Tick Threat
Why should homeowners worry about ticks this time of year? The danger remains the same: tick-borne diseases.
The blacklegged tick is famous for carrying Lyme disease, and unfortunately, Pennsylvania consistently leads the nation in cases. But these pests can also spread other serious illnesses like anaplasmosis and babesiosis. With so many threats posed by these pests, lawn tick control needs to be a year-round priority.
Learn more about the health risks posed by ticks here.
Simple Steps for Preventing an Infestation
The best defense is preventing a tick bite in the first place. Ticks love cool, shady, and damp spots. To make your property less inviting, follow these tips:
- Keep it Tidy: Ticks hide in tall grass and piles of leaves and debris. Keep your lawn mowed and make sure to rake up leaves often.
- Trim the Bushes: Ticks also live in tall shrubbery. Trimming bushes helps remove their hiding spots.
- Create a Barrier: If your yard borders a wooded area, consider adding a barrier of wood chips or gravel. This can help stop ticks from walking into your yard. Learn more about creating a tick-free zone around your home.
While these simple steps help, for serious problems and the most effective results, a professional tick control treatment is necessary.
Why Trust Professional Tick Control for Lawns?
For the best defense against ticks, call in the experts. Professional pest control technicians know exactly where ticks hide and have the tools to target them effectively. They can apply the most advanced and effective treatments to eliminate existing ticks and prevent future infestations from taking hold in your yard.
At Masters Pest Control, we understand the specific challenges of tick control for yards in the NY, NJ, and PA area. We offer a variety of highly effective tick control services using people- and pet-friendly methods to keep your property safe.
Our licensed technicians can help you:
- Identify tick hotspots on your property
- Apply targeted a tick control treatment to eliminate the pests
- Give you expert advice to discourage ticks from returning
Don’t Let Ticks Spoil Autumn
Ready to make sure your lawn is tick-free this fall? Contact Masters Pest Control today for a free estimate and let us handle your lawn tick control needs! Call (877) 546-9575.
