Florida offers a warm climate, which ticks need to thrive. To rid yourself of these pests you will need to first understand the cycle and habit of a tick. The tick goes through four stages: egg, larva, nymph and adult. Many tick treatments only kill off the adult ticks, so diligence is required in removing all ticks from your home.
Instructions
1. Ticks like to live in tall grass.
Keep your yard mowed and landscaped. Ticks like to live in tall grass and wooded areas. When mowing your lawn, wear long pants, sleeves and boots to prevent ticks from burrowing in your skin. You must check yourself, children and your pets during the heavy infestation months, mainly May through October, for ticks that may have attached themselves to you.
2. When using a pesticide to rid your house and yard of ticks, be sure to treat your yard and your animals. Animals are the No. 1 cause of ticks entering the house and should be treated with a reliable treatment such as Frontline. Be sure to choose a treatment that will kill all stages of the tick's life cycle.
3. Hire an outside company who specializes in pest control. This option is good if you are unable to rid your house and yard of ticks and wish to have a professional do the job. The cost of hiring a professional in Florida depends on the area in which you live and the size of your lawn. Initial consultations will yield you an accurate quote.
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