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1. KEEPING TICKS AWAY
DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS

2. Ticks are among some of the
worst summertime pests.

3. They are known carriers of diseases
that can be spread to humans, such as
Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

4. They also rapidly reproduce.
Certain species of female ticks can lay
several thousand eggs at one time.

5. In most cases, seeing one tick around
your property or on your dog means
that there is already a significant
pest control problem underway.

6. This season, avoid having to deal with
a tick control nightmare by using these
tips to keep them away from your
home or business.

7. AVOID
BRINGING
THEM HOME

8. Your first line of defense is to be
careful after spending time
in outdoor areas.

9. If you avidly hike, camp or even
spend time in public parks, it is
possible for you to carry a tick home.

10. Always stick to outdoor areas with
low grass, such as well-worn hiking trails.

11. Once you are finished with your outdoor
excursion, check your shoes and clothing
to make sure that you do not see any ticks.

12. You should also carefully inspect your skin
and hair once you return home.

13. CHECK
YOUR
PETS

14. Pets are vulnerable to tick infestations
because they spend more time outside
and are closer to the ground.

15. Dogs and cats with thick fur also provide
hiding places for ticks that can delay you
from identifying a problem.

16. Give your pets a quick check anytime
you spend time outside, especially when
you are in public places, such as a dog park.

17. You can also talk to your vet about
preventive treatments.

18. There are pills, fur treatments and special
collars available that can get rid of ticks
that you might miss.

19. ARRANGE FOR
PROFESSIONAL
SPRAYING

20. There are many flea and tick sprays
available that can eliminate the problem
before it gets worse.

21. A spray with insect growth regulators
can stop ticks from turning into adults
that reproduce.

22. Since tick spraying is often done in areas
where children and animals play, we always
recommend using professional treatments.

23. We have sprays available that are safe
for families to use at home while still
being effective.

24. PRACTICE
PREVENTATIVE
LANDSCAPING

25. Ticks love long, tall grass that they can
stand on the tip of, waiting for a potential
host to pass by.

26. Keep grass short to minimize attractive
spaces for ticks to hide.

27. You can also remove other hiding
and breeding places.

28. For instance, piles of leaves should be
removed or turned into mulch.

29. Firewood and other supplies should be kept
off of the ground and a safe distance from
grassy areas.

30. If your property backs up to a field
or forest area, then create a barrier
between your lawn and the wilderness.

31. The barrier should be made of low-lying
materials that ticks do not find attractive,
such as gravel, and made to be about
3 feet wide.

32. KEEP OTHER
PESTS UNDER
CONTROL

33. Ticks are commonly associated with dogs
and deer.

34. Mice, gophers and other critters that you find
outside are all potential carriers.

35. Getting a rat or gopher problem under control
helps to keep ticks off of your property.

36. The season for ticks is here.

37. Yet, that doesn’t mean that you have
to spend your time worrying about
finding one on you or your pet.

38. Instead, a little preventative action will go
a long way toward keeping your property
free from these nuisance arachnids.

39. Custom Weed & Pest Control has been
in business since 1989, serving the greater
Phoenix metro area for both residential
and commercial.

40. We offer organic, natural pest and weed control,
with customized service to meet your
specific needs.