🦟 PRO Tip: Mosquito & Tick Control Around the Yard #
Overview #
Warm weather means more time outdoors — and more bugs looking to join you! 🌳
With a few smart habits and simple yard maintenance steps, you can keep mosquitoes and ticks under control and enjoy your backyard all season long.
Steps to Protect Your Space #
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💧 Eliminate Standing Water
Mosquitoes lay eggs in still water.
Empty buckets, birdbaths, planters, kids’ toys, and eavestroughs weekly.
Even a bottle cap of water can host dozens of larvae! -
🌿 Keep Grass & Shrubs Trimmed
Mow the lawn regularly and trim tall grass or overgrown brush where ticks thrive.
Create a clean, dry barrier (like gravel or mulch) between lawn and wooded areas. -
🪵 Tidy Up Yard Debris
Remove leaf piles, stacked wood, and clutter that provide cool hiding spots for ticks.
Keep play areas and patios clear and sunny to discourage insects. -
🧴 Use Safe Repellents
Apply EPA- or Health Canada–approved repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus when outdoors.
Treat clothing, shoes, and gear with permethrin for added tick protection. -
🚿 Do a Post-Activity Check
After spending time in tall grass or wooded areas, check yourself, kids, and pets for ticks — especially behind knees, ears, and along the waistline.
Showering soon after outdoor activity can help remove any that haven’t latched on.
💡 Pro Tip #
Consider planting natural repellents like citronella, lavender, or marigolds near patios and walkways. 🌸
For larger properties, barrier sprays or mosquito dunks (in ponds and barrels) can provide added control — always follow product labels carefully.