Fast Facts:
- Did you know that ticks are found in all 50 states including Alaska and Hawaii?
- Some species ticks can survive several days in your home looking for a host?
- That no pet is immune to parasites or the diseases they spread like Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
It is important when you see one tick, you should take immediate action. Do not wait for the tick to detach on its own. Use our guide, “How to Remove a Tick” to remove it as quickly and safely as possible.
3 Easy Ways to Create a Tick-Free Zone
Now that the tick is removed and you have checked your pet’s head, ears, chest, tail, paws, and in between their toes, you can create a tick-safe zone:
Step 1: Use A Flea & Tick Preventive on Your Pet
Talk with your veterinarian about which type of product to use on your pet. Options include
- 30-Day Squeeze-On Topicals
- Flea & Tick Collars
- Flea & Tick Shampoos
- Flea & Tick Powders
- Flea & Tick Sprays
Before applying any products, always read and follow the instructions carefully.
Step 2: What to Do Inside Your Home
Using a flea and tick product in your home in areas your pet frequents will kill any fleas and ticks you see and the ones you don’t. It can also help reduce the risk of future infestations. Options include
- Flea & Tick Household Powders
- Flea & Tick Household Sprays
- Flea & Tick Foggers
Before applying any products, always read and follow the instructions carefully.
Step 3: What to Do Outdoors
Do you enjoy the outdoors? So do fleas and ticks. Here are a few things you can do to make your lawn less attractive to these pests:
- Place a 3-foot-wide barrier of mulch or gravel between your lawn and any wooded areas near your home
- Mow your lawn frequently and keep leaves raked
- Stack wood neatly and in a secured, dry area (this can keep some tick carrying rodents out)
- Keep playground equipment, decks, patios, or other outdoor furniture away from yard edges and trees.
Once you have completed your yard cleanup, you can apply a home and yard spray to the exterior. Before applying any products, always read and follow the instructions carefully.
