Why Ticks Are Becoming a Bigger Problem Around Kids' Play Areas

Ticks thrive in wooded areas and places with plenty of greenery and shade. These elements are often found near play areas in the yard, so fight back with Woodstock IL tick control

In the Midwest, ticks have become a huge topic of discussion and concern, for good reason! Every summer, ticks are demonstrating that they are thriving more than ever in our region, and they are breeding at unprecedented rates, allowing their populations to expand rapidly. But what is to blame for this uptick in tick activity? Firstly, spring temperatures (on average) are rising earlier and higher, allowing ticks to return to their parasitizing long before we even start to feel comfortable heading outdoors. Ticks are remarkably hardy parasites capable of surviving near-freezing temperatures, so they are raring to go by the time spring arrives, when they start to breed and lay their eggs. However, the warm weather isn’t the only factor fueling the growth of tick populations in Woodstock. Increasing urbanization of our region has allowed populations of deer, rats, and other common creatures to thrive here, and these are the main food sources for ticks, especially freshly hatched ticks. The denser fur found on these animals is ideal hiding space for ticks to feed undisturbed on their hosts’ blood, providing these parasites with the nutrients to thrive for months without feeding again. Due to this massive population growth among ticks, they are encroaching more often into residential areas where you don’t expect to see them, including near your kids and pets. This is deeply concerning.

Ticks, while their bites are often painless, can transmit dangerous illnesses from animals to humans, including Lyme disease. This illness is spreading throughout the Midwest and much of the nation, and long-term cases of the disease can lead to lifelong consequences for your health. Lyme disease is hard to distinguish from the common cold and the flu in its earlier stages, so it is often misdiagnosed when doctors aren’t looking for it. So, the best way to fight this illness is by ensuring ticks don’t get the opportunity to approach you and your family in the first place. Ticks tend to gravitate to areas with low foliage and plenty of shade, which could coincide with the areas where you and your kids play. With our help, we can ensure ticks steer clear of such areas in the first place so you can enjoy your time outside without constant tick concerns!

Woodstock IL Tick Control for Best Results

At Mosquito Squad Plus, we understand the significant concerns associated with ticks in our region, but we have solutions to match this threat. With the help of our highly trained technicians and our powerful tick control treatments, we will target your yard’s perimeter as well as potential tick hotspots to ensure a dramatic reduction in tick activity in your yard. Our treatments last for weeks at a time, so you can feel far more confident heading out of the house this season!

Make sure ticks don’t feel welcome in your yard. Give our team at Mosquito Squad Plus of Hartford a call today at (815) 324-6061 to learn more about how we can help reclaim your yard from ticks and other pests.