Did you know that ticks aren’t dying off in the winter as many once believed? While colder temperatures might slow them down, they don’t disappear completely. In fact, as temperatures rise, ticks become more active, posing a year-round threat to your family and pets.

At SeaScape, we understand the importance of protecting your yard from these persistent pests. That’s why we offer YardGuard, a highly effective tick control treatment that provides long-lasting protection. Our program includes five applications per year, ensuring that ticks are kept at bay throughout the season.

For even greater peace of mind, we also offer comprehensive tick and flea control programs, designed to keep your outdoor space safe and enjoyable for you, your family, and your pets. Whether you’re worried about tick-borne diseases or just want to prevent bites, our expert team has you covered.

Your lawn technician will provide pricing details during your first lawn care visit, or you can reach out to our office for more information. Don’t let ticks take over your yard—contact us today and enjoy a safer, healthier outdoor space!

How Can You Prevent Tick Bites?

Although more common during warmer months, tick exposure can occur year-round. The best way to avoid tick bites is to be vigilant while in areas where ticks like to hide. The University of Rhode Island has long been a pioneer in tick research. Its TickEncounter page has a lot of information about how to protect yourself, your family, and your pets. By following just a few simple tips like the ones below, you can make your time outside safer and more enjoyable.

• Avoid wooded and brushy areas
• Use EPA-registered insect repellents
• Check clothing and body for ticks after spending time outdoors
• Shower soon after being outdoors
• Wear long pants and shirts when hiking to reduce your exposure to ticks
• Tuck in your shirt and pull your socks up over your pants to reduce spots for ticks to hide
• Spray your shoes with tick repellent for extra protection
• After a hike, dry your clothes for at least 10 minutes to kill any ticks you don’t find, and then wash them
• Set up “tick-safe zones” around your house, which can include open, maintained grass areas that are less hospitable to ticks.
• Consider spraying your yard for ticks for extra protection. YardGuard by SeaScape offers that service.

YardGuard by SeaScape can help you protect your children and pets from Lyme disease-carrying ticks with our Tick Control Program. Applications start in May and continue through September when exposure to ticks is highest. The treatment area includes the entire lawn, mulch beds, and 2′-3′ along bordering woods/fields. Our 5-application program means you will have reduced exposure to ticks in your yard from early spring into the fall.

Using a combination of granular and liquid applications, our licensed techs will apply controls to your yard up to five times a season. Longer protection means a safer outdoor experience for you and your family.

Call our office at 1-800-294-5296 to schedule a FREE estimate.

Why Are Ticks Dangerous?

In New England, the most common tick-borne diseases are Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis. All three are carried by the deer tick. These diseases can make both humans and pets sick.

General Signs of Tickborne Illness

• Fever
• Chills
• Joint/Muscle Aches
• Headache/Neck Stiffness
• Fatigue

Signs of Lyme Disease

In Humans:

• Bulls-eye rash or expanding circular rash
• Acute swelling of the knee or other joint, with no corresponding trauma/injury
• Facial palsy with drooping mouth or eyelid

In Dogs:

• Fever
• Lameness
• Limping
• Joint pain/swelling
• Enlargement of lymph nodes
• Lethargy

Lyme disease in dogs can progress to kidney disease, which can become fatal.