While it's important to take the time to enjoy your summer, summer fun will only last when bugs aren't around your home. Not only are ticks annoying and painful, but they are also very dangerous. Ticks pass on several very dangerous illnesses including Lyme Disease, so taking precautions against them must be a high priority. A landscaper can help you to protect your yard from these pests and help you understand what steps need to be taken. This article will take a look at a few questions you should ask your landscaper about ticks.

1. Are Ticks Attracted to Grass?

You should ask your landscaper about how grass affects tick populations. Many homeowners are under the false impression that ticks are only attracted to trees and wooded areas. However, ticks are very attracted to long grass and unkept landscaping. Talk to your local landscaping company about how frequently you need to have your yard sprayed and mowed in order to prevent ticks from wanting to crawl into your yard.

2. What's Your Company's Level of Experience

When you're looking at different landscaping companies in your area, it's imperative that you take the time to inquire about their level of experience. Has the company been addressing tick problems for years or months? Ticks are an issue that shouldn't be left in the hands of an inexperienced or ill-equipped company. More experienced companies will have the best understanding of how often tasks need to be accomplished in your area in order to prevent an infestation, so be sure to work with a landscaping company that has a proven track record of satisfying customers. Read online reviews from previous clients to learn about what others have to say about the company's level of knowledge, communication style, as well as their level of professionalism.

3. Will Yard Clutter Encourage Ticks?

Another important consideration will be what types of things you keep stored on your property. Clutter is often attractive to many different types of pests and rodents. For this reason, you need to make a real effort to keep clutter out of your house, off your property, and out of storage buildings on your property. A landscape company can help you to clear any unnecessary plants around your property which will help to remove areas which ticks like to hide in.

You need to keep your yard clean and clutter-free all year long. Not only will this cut down on the number of ticks in your space, but it will also discourage other pests such as spiders, roaches, rats, and more. Talk to your local landscaping company about the ways you can clear up your property to prevent pests from making their homes in your yard. To learn more about which areas should be addressed and the potential cost of a company's services, be sure to take the time to schedule an estimate.

4. Can My Property Be Treated for Ticks?

For those who really take tick control seriously, you can contact a local landscape service to find out what options there are for full property tick treatments. According to the CDC, products containing 0.5% permethrin are an effective way to discourage ticks from latching onto a surface. Having your property regularly sprayed by a local landscaping company can help to discourage ticks from latching and keep them off of your property. Some landscaping services will even spray up to 30 feet in the wooden areas around your property. Talk to your landscaping company about how frequently you should have your yard sprayed in order to prevent a tick infestation.

Remember, landscaping isn't just about how your property looks. Landscaping services can help you create a property and a yard that's healthy for you, your family, and your pets to spend time in. It's important to have a company take action sooner rather than later in order to prevent ticks from spreading around your property and putting anyone who steps foot on it in harm's way. If you are looking for a professional landscaping company in your area, or if you want to learn more about fighting off pests, please give Thomas J Costello Landscaping LLC a call today. Our team will help to ensure your yard is protected and well-maintained.