Removing leaves and clearing brush and tall grass around houses and at the edges of gardens may reduce the numbers of immature ticks. This is particularly important in the eastern United States, where most transmission of Lyme disease is thought to occur near the home.
A relationship has been observed between the abundance of deer and the abundance of deer ticks in the eastern United States. Consequently, removing vegetation that attracts deer and constructing physical barriers may help discourage deer and attached ticks from coming near the house.
Applying acaricides (chemicals that are toxic to ticks) to gardens, lawn, and the edge of woodlands near homes is being done in some areas. Application to residential properties should be supervised by a licensed professional pest control expert.
*We now have an organic spray for Tick Control. Please call 631-283-8085 for more information and to schedule treatments.
Dave Greene Estate Care, Inc.
37 Ocean View Parkway - Southampton, NY 11968
phone (631)283-8085 - fax (631)287-8741 - info@dgec.net
