The months of June, July, and August can be some of the best times of the year to get out and play on your lawn. You, your kids, and your pets can take advantage of the great weather and enjoy your lawn. BUT, these months are also the peak months for fleas and ticks to begin invading your lawn to enjoy it as well.
Applying a high-quality flea and tick control during this time is imperative. It is important that you get control of these pests before they get control of you and your pets. Fleas and ticks have the ability to carry many diseases that can be passed from them to you and your pets when they bite.
At Warren Lawn, we will provide a liquid flea and tick control during these months that will control flea and ticks. Getting signed up for these services is easy, we will get you on the schedule to eliminate the fleas and ticks in your lawn.
No one wants to deal with ticks or Lyme disease. They can affect your loved ones and your pets’ health, which is why it is vital to start control of them right away.
Fast Facts about Ticks
• Ticks are parasites since they all feed on the blood of host animals.
• There are hundreds of tick species, but only a handful transmits the disease to humans.
• The ticks of greatest concern in the U.S. are the blackegged tick (also known as the deer tick in the eastern U.S.), the Lone Star tick, and the dog tick.
• Ticks do not jump or fly. Typically, they transfer to hosts by waiting on tall grass and crawling aboard.
• Ticks can be active when the ground temperature is above 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ticks that endanger humans also choose deer hosts and are usually prevalent wherever deer are found.
• Tick bites often go undetected because they do not hurt or itch.
• Ticks that enter your home can live there for long periods.
