Ticks are tiny, parasitic arachnids that feed on the blood of other animals. They are brown or black, have eight legs and a round, flat body, and are known to spread disease among their hosts. Fortunately, many landscape companies offer organic tick control solutions to rid your lawn of these pesky creatures. Below is a brief introduction to tick control. 

What Is Organic Tick Control?

Traditional pesticides are often toxic to critters other than just the target bugs. For instance, they could have harmful effects on beneficial insects like honey bees and butterflies. Harmful pesticides could also affect pets, wildlife, and even children.

Organic tick control solutions are safe to use on lawns where children and pets play. These solutions get rid of unwanted pests by using natural, non-chemical agents that won’t harm the grass.

How Does Organic Tick Control Work?

There are numerous natural and organic solutions. For instance, cedarwood oil is toxic to ticks, but it’s safe to use around kids and pets. If a pest control technician sprays cedar oil around your yard, it kills existing ticks and creates a barrier that repels them for weeks afterward. Treatment needs to be reapplied every six weeks to keep the ticks at bay.

A second organic tick control method involves spraying a solution that contains beneficial nematodes—microscopic roundworms that attack tick larvae. A seasoned specialist will safely spray the affected area and return several weeks later to apply another layer. 

If you're experiencing tick control problems in your yard, contact A to Z Property Maintenance, an experienced landscaping design and lawn care service in Brookfield, CT. They have served Fairfield County for more than 30 years. In addition to pest control services, they also offer mulching, yard cleanup, and lawn maintenance. Call (203) 775-9174 to schedule service or visit their website to learn more about their organic tick control methods.