Ticks are stealthy little insects that you’ll find all over this area, but there’s always more you can do to keep these pests under control. Our technicians at Lawn Doctor of Birmingham-Hoover have a few tips to share about tick control in Vestavia Hills.
The Key to Effective Tick Control in Vestavia Hills
The best way to steer clear of these bugs is to make your home—and your person—a lot less appealing to these creatures. We suggest the following approach to avoid ticks and tick-borne illnesses:
Protect your property with certain lawn care tricks and regular tick control treatments. Tall grass and unruly underbrush can make your lawn a hotbed for ticks and other pests. By keeping your grass a bit shorter and tending to your trees and shrubbery, you can keep ticks from moving in. In addition, our professional tick control in Vestavia Hills can eliminate ticks that are already present and create a barrier that keeps others away.
Make yourself as repulsive as possible to ticks. Right now, ticks may see you as a meal ticket. However, when you apply bug spray regularly and treat your clothing with Permethrin products, you may not seem as appetizing as before. Be sure to apply bug spray to your skin every few hours based on the directions. Meanwhile, permethrin will protect your clothes for several months at a time.
Do full body tick checks on a regular basis. You can never be too careful when it comes to ticks. These critters are notorious hitchhikers that will latch on for as long as they can, so inspect yourself for ticks each day. Physically, you should feel a bump where a tick has bitten you. Depending on the size and life stage, you may be able to spot them easily too. As you complete your inspection, make sure to check your scalp, the backs of your knees, and other likely tick bite areas. If you have kids and pets, you should check them for tick bites too.
Contact Lawn Doctor of Birmingham-Hoover
Let us help you reclaim your land from ticks and other lawn care issues this season. Our services are available in the following areas:
- Vestavia Hills
- Vestavia
- Hoover
- Helena
- Alabaster
- Birmingham
- Homewood
- Trussville
- Greystone
- Chelsea
- Mountain Brook
- And throughout the surrounding communities
For tick control in Vestavia Hills, contact us today!
