Why Fall Yard Work Can Put Dublin Homeowners Closer to Tick Habitat

Fall yard work is important as the season progresses. As temperatures drop and rainfall increases, homeowners will be up against new sheltered locations ticks may use. Working with Mosquito Squad Plus of Greater Columbus can help homeowners with pest control as well as understanding how tick behavior impacts Dublin, OH tick control.

Why Fall Yard Work Can Increase Tick Encounters

These pests do not jump or fly to the host, but they do wait in vegetation for passing people or animals. Ticks do not stop seeking hosts when fall arrives. Some species remain active in cooler weather, typically above freezing. On milder days, ticks will be more active, and fallen leaves create shelter for them. Fall chores like bagging leaves, pruning gardens, stacking wood, and similar tasks put people directly in tick habitats.

Which Ticks Are Found Around Central Ohio?

There are dozens of tick species throughout the United States, not all of them carrying diseases. Ohio residents are most likely to encounter:

• Blacklegged ticks
• American dog ticks
• Lone star ticks

Can Dublin Ticks Carry Illnesses?

Not every tick is going to be carrying a disease, but it's important to speak with a doctor if you are not feeling well after eating. Blacklegged ticks can transmit Lyme disease and other infections; American dog ticks are associated with Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia; and lone star ticks can transmit ehrlichiosis and are associated with alpha-gal syndrome.

How Do Ticks Get Into Dublin Yards?

Your yard doesn't have to be overgrown for ticks to find their way into it. Ticks move most distances by latching onto a host and then dropping off to establish a new location to live. Larger animals are more likely to have adult ticks, while birds and mice tend to have nymphs, as these are smaller. Reducing food and shelter that attract wildlife can help reduce tick incursions, and rodent control may be worth considering when signs of rodents are present around the property.

Make Fall Cleanup Less Tick-Friendly

A few changes to fall maintenance can reduce favorable tick habitat around a home. Keep leaf litter from building up along foundations and recreational areas, cut back tall grass and brush near frequently used spaces, and stack firewood neatly in a dry location. When working near wooded edges, wear long clothing, use an appropriate repellent, and perform a thorough tick check afterward.

When Dublin, OH Tick Control Fits Into Fall Yard Care

Pest control services in Dublin include ticks as well as mosquitoes, fleas, stink bugs, spiders, and other pests listed for the location. The goal is for yard work and treatment plans to complement each other in the effort to manage pests.

Get Help Managing Ticks Around Your Dublin Property

Our Mosquito Squad Plus of Greater Columbus team can talk you through what pests you are seeing in addition to ticks and how we can approach a treatment plan. Contact the Greater Columbus location or call (614) 808-8019 for a free quote and help managing ticks around your outdoor spaces.