United States: Between the pets that spend some time outdoors and the hours that you spend out the door, you must be cautious and diligent about ticks.
Climate changes are causing the season of ticks to begin earlier, extend later into the year, 232and appear where there were none before, and that is probably right now in your very own backyard.
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And the good news is that there is something you can do to prevent yourself21… and your pets.
Ticks during a hike in the woods are not that surprising, but they may be much nearer than you would think, newschannel5.com reported.
The backyard of your home can also be a hot hole. According to the reports of Consumer Reports, Paul Hope says that keeping your yard free of ticks can be achieved by a few easy steps.
“Ticks love tall grass and dark shaded areas, so in general, we recommend that you keep your grass cut to about three inches,” as Hope noted.
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“We generally recommend mulching your grass clippings, but if you live in an area with a lot of ticks, it might be a good idea to bag them instead,” he added.
It begins with the grass, removing or destroying leaves, leaf heaps, and other waste that may serve as ticks shade in your lawn.
“If your property is surrounded by a large, wooded area, putting up a fence can help keep out deer, which transmit ticks,” he continued.
If a fence installation is not possible, then, according to Consumer Reports, you can even make an obstruction to the ticks.
Throw some dry wood chips or gravel at least three feet around your lawn and any other wooded area — this creates a dry, hot edge that does not suit the tick, newschannel5.com reported.
Pro-tip: shredded mulch is not a good idea since that will get wet, and that is what ticks love. Then, cut tall grasses, weeds, and weed branches that are hanging around your premises.
There are store-bought pesticides, and you might be tempted to spray the entire yard with them, but never do this, Consumer Reports advises.