Year‑Round Tick Prevention: Protect Your Family and Pets

Ticks are persistent, year‑round pests that thrive in virtually any climate. They’re not just a warm‑weather nuisance—cold winters don’t eliminate them. Ticks transmit Lyme disease and other serious illnesses to both humans and animals, making proactive control essential.

Why Ticks Are Dangerous

Ticks latch onto hosts, feed on blood, and can transmit pathogens through their saliva. Lyme disease is the most well‑known threat, but ticks also carry anaplasmosis, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and more. A single bite can infect a host with multiple diseases.

Simple Steps to Reduce Tick Habitat

• Keep your lawn short. Regular mowing removes hiding spots.
• Trim overgrowth and prune shrubs. Reduce dense vegetation where ticks shelter.
• Remove leaf litter and yard debris. Clean up fallen leaves, trash, and clutter promptly.
• Cover bare soil. Use wood chips or gravel in areas without grass to deter ticks.
• Store firewood properly. Keep wood in a shed or garage, stacked neatly off the ground.
• Control rodents. Mice and rats carry ticks; address rodent issues immediately.

Professional Help for Lasting Protection

While these measures help, a Brevard County pest control specialist can provide targeted treatments and ongoing monitoring to keep your property tick‑free year‑round.