The Leaf-Pile Problem: Why Fall Yard Cleanup Matters for Tick Control in Doylestown

Ticks like yards that provide them with cozy places to shelter and wait for their next host. Fight back with Doylestown tick control 

As summer wanes and fall starts to fill in, we get lots of colors, cool breezes, and festive occasions to enjoy in the Northeast. Indeed, this is a time of year we can all cherish here, and it is made even more pleasant by the apparent lack of pest activity during this season. As soon as summer starts to fade from the area, pest activity also starts to decline, allowing us to spend plenty of time outside enjoying the glorious leaves and wonderful, cool breeze. These conditions are perfect for relaxing in the remaining outdoor living season, but is everything as safe as it appears? Unfortunately, there are still active pests in our region that could cause you significant harm, which is why fall is an especially important time to remain vigilant. 

While mosquito populations are on the decline and, in some areas, dormant, other bloodsuckers are likely nearby, and they are more dangerous than mosquitoes. If you guessed ticks are the threat to your outdoor lifestyle and health, you’d be correct. While ticks are most often seen in the spring and summer when they are most active, they are extremely resilient parasites that are more than capable of surviving through fall. In nature, ticks can survive for years, which is a testament to their hardiness and a warning sign that they can weather the cold temperatures found in the Northeast. Ticks like to hang out in long grasses and in leaf litter, where they wait for their next host to pass by, and this is when they strike. When a tick latches onto you, it burrows its head into the skin and can remain in place for well over a week while it feeds on blood, and it is during this time that ticks could transmit a disease to you or a loved one. Lyme disease, Alpha-gal syndrome, and many other conditions are caused by ticks choosing us as hosts, and CDC estimates suggest this issue is only going to become worse in the coming years. Rather than wait, however, there are some things you can do. Firstly, yard work. By clearing your lawn of fallen leaves, trimming your grass, and generally keeping your yard tidy, you reduce the amount of habitat that ticks can exploit. However, this won’t keep ticks away in the first place. For that, you need professional help.

Expert Doylestown Tick Control for Powerful Coverage

Rather than worry constantly about ticks in the yard, rely on our team at Mosquito Squad Plus to provide you with highly effective treatments provided by our team of highly trained technicians. When our Doylestown tick control treatments are applied to targeted areas in your yard as well as around your property’s perimeter, we can guarantee a dramatic reduction in the tick population in your yard. Plus, results last for weeks at a time! For all your tick control needs, give our team at Mosquito Squad Plus of Southeast PA a call today at (610) 463-0507. We look forward to hearing from you!