Ticks live in long grass, leaf litter and bushy areas, and homes in North Lakes that back onto reserves, creeks or bushland see them more often, especially through the warmer, wetter months. Dogs and cats are usually the first to pick them up. Bandicoots and other wildlife moving through the yard can bring ticks closer to the house as well.
When you call, we ask about the yard, where the pets spend their time and whether the property backs onto bush. The crew we book treats the parts of the yard where ticks are most likely to wait for a host: the edges of lawns, under shrubs and hedges, along fence lines that border bush, and around pet kennels and play areas. They will also point out spots where leaf litter or long grass gives ticks shelter.
Keeping lawns mown short, clearing leaf litter from the edges of the yard and cutting back overhanging shrubs makes the yard less friendly to ticks. Pets should be kept on a tick product from your vet, and it is worth checking them and yourself after time in the bush. If you find a tick on a person or a pet and are not sure what to do, ask a doctor or your vet.
- Treatment of lawn edges, shrubs and fence lines
- Focus on areas where pets spend time
- Advice on leaf litter and long grass
- Suits homes backing onto bush and reserves
- Upfront pricing before the booking is made
For tick control in North Lakes, call 07 3543 7773. Tell us about the yard and we will book a local crew at a time that suits.
