Why Fall is the Perfect Time for a Tick Barrier Treatment in Spotsylvania

When most people think about ticks, they think of spring and summer.

But did you know: tick season doesn’t end when the leaves start to change. In fact, fall is one of the most important times to treat your yard.

As Spotsylvania tick control experts, we can say from experience: ticks don’t vanish when summer ends. Species like blacklegged ticks (also known as deer ticks) remain active through late fall, especially during mild Virginia weather.

These pests only go dormant after several hard frosts, which can come late in the season. In the meantime, they’re still out in the brush, waiting to latch onto pets, kids, or anyone raking leaves.

Lyme Disease Risk Spikes in the Fall

Blacklegged ticks can carry Lyme disease, and according to the CDC, the nymphs that transmit it are most active in spring and summer. But adult ticks are still capable of transmitting Lyme disease and other diseases like anaplasmosis and ehrlichiosis through October and November.

Adult female ticks are also preparing to lay their eggs in the fall. An untreated yard can serve as the breeding ground for thousands of ticks that will hatch in the spring. But taking the time to apply a fall barrier treatment can disrupt this cycle and reduce your risk for the year to come.

Tick Control Reduces Risks Now & Next Year

A fall tick barrier treatment (such as our own Yard Defender) creates a protective shield in your yard and helps break the reproductive cycle of ticks before winter. That means fewer eggs laid this fall—and fewer ticks waiting for you next spring. This also protects neighbors, pets, and the broader ecosystem in your area.

If you wait until spring to act, it might be too late. Fall treatments work best when applied while ticks are still active and temperatures are above freezing. By then, adult females have already laid their eggs, meaning spring will bring a resurgence. Cutting off that cycle now means fewer pests and less risk next year.

We use EPA-registered barrier treatments that eliminate ticks on contact and continue working for up to 21 days. Our technicians are trained to treat the brushy, shaded areas where ticks thrive. And because we don’t use contracts or synthetic chemicals, our treatments are a better fit for families with pets and kids.

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For dependable mosquito and tick control near you in Spotsylvania, call Mosquito Squad of Fredericksburg at (540) 510-8445 or contact us online for a free assessment and quote.

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