By Action Termite and Pest Control
Ticks are more than just a nuisance in New Jersey—they are dangerous pests that can carry diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and other serious illnesses. If you want to enjoy your yard without the worry of tick bites, it’s essential to take proactive steps to eliminate them. Here’s a comprehensive guide on the best ways to get rid of ticks in your yard.
1. Keep Your Yard Tidy and Well-Maintained
Ticks thrive in shady, damp areas with tall grass, leaf litter, and overgrown vegetation. Regular yard maintenance is the first and most important step in tick control.
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Mow your lawn frequently to keep grass short.
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Trim shrubs and trees to increase sunlight and reduce humidity.
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Remove leaf litter, woodpiles, and brush to eliminate tick hiding spots.
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Create a dry barrier (like wood chips or gravel) between your lawn and any wooded or brushy areas.
2. Deter Wildlife Hosts
Ticks often hitch rides on wildlife like deer, mice, and raccoons. Reducing these animals in your yard can drastically cut down the tick population.
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Install fencing to keep deer out.
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Seal garbage cans to avoid attracting raccoons.
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Use rodent control methods to reduce mice that carry ticks.
3. Apply Tick-Specific Yard Treatments
A targeted tick treatment is one of the most effective ways to kill ticks where they live.
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Professional pest control services, like those offered by Action Termite and Pest Control, apply EPA-approved residual insecticides that eliminate ticks and break their life cycle.
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Treatments are often concentrated in high-risk areas like perimeter borders, shaded zones, under decks, and around woodlines.
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DIY tick sprays and granules are available, but may not provide the same long-lasting protection or comprehensive coverage as a licensed professional service.
4. Protect Pets and Family
Even with yard treatment, you should take additional precautions:
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Use vet-approved tick prevention products on pets year-round.
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Check pets and children for ticks after spending time outdoors.
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Shower and change clothes immediately after being in wooded or grassy areas.
Partner with a Tick Control Expert
The best defense against ticks is a consistent and professional approach. At Action Termite and Pest Control, our tick control experts use integrated pest management techniques tailored to your yard’s layout and environment. We target the areas where ticks live and breed—so you can reclaim your yard with confidence.
Schedule your tick treatment today with Action Termite and Pest Control of NJ and enjoy a safer, bite-free yard all season long.
📞 Call us now or visit www.actionpestcontrol.com to learn more about our tick control programs.