If you have dogs, cats, or other mammalian pets at home, ticks can be a major source of stress. That’s because these tiny arachnids are extremely common in the region and possess the ability to spread Lyme disease. Furthermore, their bites are hard to notice if you’re not looking for them, so pet owners must remain vigilant. As part of our expert tick prevention service, Lawn Doctor of Virginia Beach would like to share some helpful tips for combating these unwanted yard inhabitants.
Protecting Your Pets From Ticks
Removing ticks and preventing future offspring is a task reserved for our experts. However, as a concerned pet owner, there are several things you can do to reduce the risk of tick issues. Here are our expert recommended DIY tips:
- Reduce shade in your yard. Ticks require a shaded environment, so they’ll settle among your tall grass, beneath your trees, and anywhere else where they can hide from the sun. To reduce the potential for tick activity in your yard, you should do anything you can to minimize shade. This includes frequent landscaping to trim overgrown trees and shrubs, as well as keeping your yard free of clutter.
- Create an anti-tick barrier. These pests hate sun exposure, so a great way to protect your property is to add a 3-foot barrier using gravel or wood chips around the perimeter of your yard. This way, they’ll have to leave their shaded hideaways and travel through sun exposure to get onto your property, making their incursion far less likely.
- Inspect your pets. Aside from simply keeping them indoors, an important step in protecting your pets is to inspect them for tick bites regularly, especially after outdoor playtime. To do this effectively, it’s important to get beneath the fur and feel their direct skin with your fingertips. If you find an attached tick, slowly remove it with a pair of tweezers, making sure to get the entire body.
Expert Tick Prevention Service for Virginia Beach Area Homes
If you want to get rid of your active tick issues and prevent future offspring, professional tick prevention from Lawn Doctor of Virginia Beach is the right choice. We have the skills, knowledge, and top-quality products to make sure this threat is neutralized.
Our professional tick prevention treatments are available to homeowners throughout:
- Virginia Beach
- North Virginia Beach
- And the surrounding areas
For more information about our tick prevention in Virginia Beach, contact us today!
