If you are a homeowner with a dog, you know how much joy and companionship your furry friend can bring to your life. But you also know how much trouble fleas and ticks can cause for both you and your pet. These pesky parasites can infest your home, bite your skin, and transmit diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and tapeworms. That’s why it’s important to protect your home and your pet from fleas and ticks by treating your yard regularly.
Why You Need a Flea and Tick Yard Treatment
Fleas and ticks are not only annoying, but they can also pose a serious health risk to you and your pet. Fleas can cause allergic reactions, skin infections, and anemia in dogs, as well as transmit tapeworms and other parasites. Ticks can carry bacteria that cause Lyme disease, babesiosis, and anaplasmosis, which can affect humans and animals alike. These diseases can cause symptoms such as fever, joint pain, fatigue, and neurological problems.
Fleas and ticks can enter your yard through various sources, such as stray animals, wildlife, or even your own pet. Once they are in your yard, they can hide in shady, moist, and overgrown areas, such as under trees, bushes, or debris. They can also hitch a ride on your pet’s fur or your clothing when you go outside. From there, they can easily invade your home and multiply rapidly.
To prevent this from happening, you need to treat your yard for fleas and ticks at least every six to eight weeks during the peak season, which is usually spring and summer. This will help eliminate the existing fleas and ticks in your yard and create a barrier that will keep them from coming back. Treating your yard for fleas and ticks will also reduce the chances of you or your pet getting bitten or infected by these parasites.
How to Treat Your Yard for Fleas and Ticks
There are several steps you can take to make your yard less attractive and hospitable to fleas and ticks. These include:
Mowing your lawn regularly and trimming any overgrown foliage. This will help reduce the moisture and shade that fleas and ticks prefer.
Cleaning up any clutter or debris in your yard, such as leaves, branches, or trash. This will eliminate potential hiding places for fleas and ticks.
Removing any bird or rodent nests that may harbor fleas or ticks. You can also install fencing or repellents to keep unwanted animals from entering your yard.
Picking up any toys or items that belong to your pet or your children. These can also attract fleas and ticks.
Applying a flea and tick spray or granule product to your yard according to the label directions. You should focus on the areas where fleas and ticks are most likely to be found, such as along fence lines, under trees or shrubs, around patios or dog houses, or near entry points to your home. You should also wear protective clothing and gloves when applying the product and keep your pet and children away from the treated area until it is dry.
How TBIB Pest Control Can Help You
If you want to ensure that your yard is free from fleas and ticks, you can trust TBIB Pest Control to provide you with the best service possible. TBIB Pest Control is a locally owned and operated company that specializes in eradicating infestations of fleas, ticks, and other pests in Salisbury NC and its surrounding areas.
TBIB Pest Control uses safe and eco-friendly products that are effective against fleas and ticks without harming beneficial insects or the environment. They also have trained and experienced technicians who will inspect your yard thoroughly and apply the appropriate treatment according to your needs. They will also give you tips on how to prevent future infestations of fleas and ticks in your yard.
TBIB Pest Control offers affordable prices and flexible scheduling for their flea and tick yard treatment service.