How to Get Rid of Ticks
The Threat of Ticks in Tennessee
If you’ve ever encountered ticks in Tennessee, you’re likely familiar with the deer tick, American dog tick, and lone star tick. These parasites are known vectors for serious diseases including Lyme disease, tularemia, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. When ticks establish themselves in your yard, enjoying outdoor activities becomes difficult as you constantly need to check yourself and loved ones for these feeding parasites.
Effective Steps to Get Rid of Ticks
Modify Your Landscape
Ticks thrive in specific environments and use tall vegetation to position themselves for attaching to hosts:
- Keep grass cut short throughout your property
- Trim back hedges, brush, and overgrown areas regularly
- Install wooden barriers to prevent pathways from becoming overgrown
- Create clear boundaries between wooded areas and your lawn
- Remove leaf litter and yard debris where ticks can hide
Personal Protection Measures
While addressing your yard, protect yourself when outdoors:
- Apply insect repellent containing DEET or natural alternatives with citronella
- Wear long sleeves and pants when in tick-prone areas
- Tuck pants into socks to prevent ticks from accessing skin
- Perform thorough tick checks after spending time outdoors
- Shower soon after coming indoors from tick-heavy areas
Control Host Animals
Ticks depend on hosts for transportation and feeding:
- Address rodent problems in and around your home
- Implement mice and rat control measures
- Remove food sources that might attract wildlife
- Consider deer deterrents if they frequent your property
- Keep pets protected with veterinarian-approved tick preventatives
Schedule a Free Inspection
Our knowledgeable technicians will help determine the source of your tick problem and develop a customized treatment schedule. We’ll create a protective barrier around your property and implement comprehensive measures to keep ticks away from your family and pets.
