Types of Ticks in Berlin, NJ and How to Control Them

Living in Berlin, NJ, you have that quiet, small town feel. Close enough to Philadelphia, but far enough away to enjoy a peaceful life. 

Until you realize…ticks have taken over. Going in the grass barefoot is out of the question and outdoor events in your yard are put on hold. All because of ticks. In Berlin specifically, there are several species of ticks waiting for their next host. And, they could be right in your backyard. 

So, what types of ticks do you need to look out for in Berlin? And most importantly, how do you get them away from your property? 

Where Can You Find Ticks in Berlin? 

Ticks never travel far to find their host. Instead, they wait. Here’s where you’ll most likely find them: 

• Tall grass - ticks often wait on the tips of tall grass, waiting for their next host (a behavior called questing). 
• Leaf litter - if you have extra leaf litter in your yard, chances are ticks have found their way there. 
• Brush - ticks love to stay protected in heavy brush, easily hidden, and ready to find someone to attach to. 
• Wood-line edges - if your yard backs up to a forested area, ticks have easy access to your property. 

Both People and Pets Carry Ticks Inside

Yes, your dog can carry ticks indoors. But so can you (or your family). Ticks aren’t picky about their hosts, either. Being both opportunistic and resilient, ticks will wait for the perfect chance to hitch a ride inside your home. 

And with them, they carry dangerous diseases like: 

• Lyme disease - the most common tick-borne illness in the area (especially in deer ticks), which causes fever, fatigue, headache, and body aches. If left untreated, it can spread to joints, nerves, or the heart. 
• Rocky Mountain spotted fever - a bacterial tick disease that causes fever, headache, and a rash. It can become more severe without prompt treatment. 
• Anaplasmosis - a bacterial infection that causes flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, and muscle aches. 
• Babesiosis - a parasite infection that also causes flu-like symptoms and sometimes anemia. 
• Alpha-gal syndrome - a tick-triggered allergy that causes reactions to red meat or dairy. 

With so many tick diseases around Berlin, tick control has never been more important. 

Yard Prevention Against Ticks in Berlin

While professional tick control is your best bet against ticks, there are a few things you can do around your Berlin property to make it less attractive to ticks in the first place:

• Mow regularly and keep grass cut short - this is especially important along fence lines and the edges where your lawn meets wooded or brushy areas. 
• Clear leaf litter - remove leaf litter and other debris from shaded corners and low-lying spots where it builds up and holds moisture. 
• Create a physical barrier of wood chips or gravel - if your yard backs up to a tree line, creating this barrier can help reduce how far ticks travel onto your property.

For a full breakdown of what you can do around your yard, check out our 6 C's of Tick Control. It's a practical framework for reducing tick habitat and making your yard a less welcoming environment for ticks throughout the season.

Professional Tick Control Can Help Save Your Berlin Yard 

Imagine having a protective barrier around your property that works as built-in tick control. 

Picture it: 

Enjoying the outdoors without constant tick checks.

Laying in the grass without wondering what’s hiding. 

Letting your kids run barefoot. 

And this is why our trained technicians apply EPA-registered products to the areas where ticks are most likely to be hiding and waiting. Which includes shaded vegetation, leaf litter zones, wood-line edges, and dense ground cover. 

And we always come back. Treatment is applied on a recurring schedule throughout the season so tick populations stay down all season long. 

You should never have to put your summer on hold because of ticks. With the right treatment in place, you'll get back the evenings in the yard, the kids running in the grass, and the outdoor events you've been putting off.

Not sure where to start? You can explore all of our local services or browse our local blog for more tips on managing tick activity in the Berlin area throughout the season.

Worried about ticks on your Berlin property? Call Mosquito Squad Plus of South Jersey at (856) 617-5152 or contact us online for a free quote.