During summers in Connecticut, ticks pose a significant threat to human health as well as pets. Lyme disease, in particular, is a big problem in New England, and it’s important to stay protected against these dangerous pests. That’s why we strongly recommend Yard Armour® tick control for our clients in areas like Windsor.
With Yard Armour, you can dramatically reduce tick activity in your backyard, which lowers the risk of tick-borne diseases for you and your family. That way, you don’t need to worry about disease-carrying pests that might be lurking in your turf.
If you enjoy exploring nature, or if you’re taking a DIY approach to tick control, there are other steps you’ll want to take to protect your family. Below, our team offers five tips that Windsor families can use to prevent tick-borne illness.
Tick Control & Prevention Tips for Families in Windsor
Avoid tick habitats as much as possible. Ticks thrive in grassy, bushy, or woody areas. If you like to go hiking or camping, avoiding tick habitats can be tough. But you can reduce the risk of tick bites by sticking to paths and trails as much as possible.
Choose the right clothes. When you’re in an area that might contain ticks, it helps to reduce exposed skin. That way, ticks have fewer places to bite. Long sleeves and full-length pants are a strong first line of defense.
Wear the right type of repellent. Tick repellent can stop ticks from targeting you, but you need to make sure you choose the right product. The best active ingredients for tick prevention are DEET, permethrin, and picaridin.
Check yourself for ticks. After spending time outside, it’s a good idea to check your clothes and yourself for ticks. If you’ve been bitten, remove the tick with tweezers as soon as possible. This can prevent an infection from occurring.
Maintain your lawn and garden. The fewer overgrown areas there are on your property, the fewer spaces ticks can nest. Mow your lawn regularly and keep bushes, shrubs, and flowers trimmed to reduce the risk of ticks.
Get Started with a Yard Armour Plan
Looking to keep ticks out of your yard this year? Our Yard Armour plans make this easy for families in Windsor. By targeting tick hotspots for treatment, we can dramatically reduce tick populations—along with the likelihood of tick bites in your backyard.
Our Yard Armour tick control plans are available for homes in:
- Windsor
- Hartford
- Manchester
- South Windsor
- Bloomfield
- West Hartford
- Farmington
- Avon
- Simsbury
- West Simsbury
- East Hartford
- Bolton
- Unionville
- Coventry
- Vernon
- Amston
- And throughout surrounding areas
For tick control in Windsor, contact Lawn Doctor of Hartford-Manchester & Farmington-Simsbury today!
