Winter Tick Control Services

Although there aren’t as many ticks in cold months, regions with milder climates may still experience tick activity in the winter. The black-legged tick, or the deer tick, is common throughout the year and is responsible for the spread of Lyme disease. It’s important to mitigate the nuisance of ticks and the health risks they pose by taking preventative measures. However, if you’ve already spotted them in your yard, it’s time to call a pest control professional for pesticide treatments. We will spray the perimeter of your property and your lawn to get rid of ticks and prevent them from coming back.

These are some factors to consider when you’re concerned about the presence of ticks:

Maintain a Clean Yard

Yard maintenance is an essential preventative measure because ticks can use leaf litter as shelter, which is typically insulated by snow in the winter. Tall grass, brush, and other debris give ticks a place to hide, making an encounter with them more likely. Cut grass and trim bushes even in the cold months to reduce the amount of moist, shady areas that they often prefer to be in. Coarse cedar wood chips are a natural tick repellent due to its oils but gravel is another good option for creating a barrier between your yard and any wooded areas nearby.

Pets Protection Outdoors

Pets can carry ticks inside, so you should inspect them after playing in the yard, particularly if you live in a wooded area. These pests can attach themselves anywhere but especially to areas around a dog’s ears, neck, and in between their toes. Veterinarians usually suggest using products that are designed to prevent ticks, even in the wintertime. Products like these can include tick collars, oral tablets, or topical sprays. In addition, you may want to regularly wash their bedding in case ticks make their way indoors. These preventative steps can reduce the incidence of an infestation.

Protect Yourself From Ticks

In the winter, you should dress appropriately for the weather and for potential tick activity in areas prone to their presence. It’s a good idea to wear long sleeves and tuck pants into your socks to prevent ticks from making you their host. They can crawl anywhere on your body and attach themselves with their hooks, especially in warm places like armpits, behind ears, and groin. Make sure to check yourself for ticks in these areas after you’ve spent some time in the yard. Spraying yourself with an EPA-approved tick repellent is another great way to protect yourself from getting bitten.

Reduce Wildlife Access

If you have deer, rodents, raccoons, and other woodland creatures coming into your yard, they can bring ticks with them. Keep wildlife away from your property by installing fences and removing sources of food. Take precautions like tying up trash bags, putting a lid on garbage bins, and taking down bird feeders that may attract animals to your yard. These methods can significantly reduce the possibility of a tick infestation and the risk they may pose to your health. Even in the winter, ticks can proliferate and spread in wooded areas with mild climates.

Tick Treatments for Home

By far, the best way to manage and reduce the possibility of a tick infestation is with professional treatment options. An experienced pest control specialist can spray your yard with strong pesticides in the fall to reduce tick populations during months when the temperatures drop. They can use insecticides that are powerful enough to kill ticks but safe around pets and humans. These pest sprays are free of harsh chemicals and instead, use dehydrating agents to get rid of them. Tick control services also prevent them from returning to your yard throughout the winter.

Residential Tick Removal Services

Ticks can still pose a threat in the winter, especially in areas where temperatures are above freezing. There are a variety of steps you can take to prevent tick infestations, but none is as effective as pest control services. A trained specialist will carry out perimeter spraying services, paying close attention to areas susceptible to tick activities. Applying a powerful insecticide across your yard is the ideal solution for homes that experience tick issues. Keep your property free of pests this season, and reach out to Mosquito Mike for treatment options. We offer cost-effective residential services that are designed to last throughout the cold winter months.

Schedule Tick Removal Services This Winter

You can get ticks in the winter, so you should take steps to keep them off your property. Using a combination of preventative measures and pest control treatments will effectively remove ticks. Turn to the tick control specialists at Mosquito Mike to handle yard spraying services this season.