tick tips

tick tips

In addition to a regular treatment program, these tips from the Centers for Disease Control can help reduce ticks in your yard:

Clear tall grasses and brush around homes and at the edge of lawns.

Place a barrier of wood chips or gravel between lawns and wooded areas.

Mow the lawn frequently and keep leaves raked.

Stack wood neatly and in a dry area away from the house or lawn.

Keep playground equipment, decks and patios away from wooded areas and in a sunny location if possible.

Remove any trash or debris from the yard that may give ticks a place to hide.

For more information on protecting your lawn from pests, visit www.trugreen.com.

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