Why Is Pest Control in the Bedford, Amherst, and Nearby NH Areas Important?

Ticks are pests that feed on the blood of both humans and animals in order to continue to grow and survive. In addition to feeding on blood, they can also transmit vector borne diseases, such as Lyme Disease. Lyme Disease is the most commonly reported tick-borne disease in New Hampshire. A tick prevention plan is vital to protecting your family and pets.

Ticks are most commonly found among tall grass and wooded areas. Ticks cannot fly or jump, so they rest among vegetation, waiting for a host to brush by and climb onto.

Keeping a tidy yard is the best way to make your southern New Hampshire yard less attractive to ticks. Tick Control treatments from a professional company, like Mosquito Joe, will help reduce the current population and keep new ticks at bay.

Ticks are attracted to places they can hide among tall grass and wooded areas. Here are some tips to keeping a tidy yard.

1. Remove leaf debris from your property
2. Keep your grass moved and greenery trimmed
3. Keep any wood piles away from your home
4. Create a barrier around your yard using woodchips or rocks

Consider planting deer-resistant crops

Yes! Mosquito Joe of Bedford-Amherst, NH offers professional tick control services. As a locally owned and operated company, we are familiar with tick habits in our state and will create a customized treatment plan to keep your yard bite-free!

Yes, ticks can survive the winter! Reports have shown that ticks have the ability to survive the winter by going dormant or hiding in leaf litter until the temperatures reach 40 degrees. Warmer winters mean that ticks can be active all year round in New Hampshire, expanding their season.

Have a tick prevention plan in place for your family and pets:

• Recognize the areas in your yard which are attractive to ticks and keep your yard tidy to discourage activity.
• If you enjoy hiking or camping, ensure you are wearing appropriate clothing, such as long sleeves, pants, and have your pants tucked into your socks or boots to help create a barrier between you and a tick.
• Use professional tick yard treatments like those offered by Mosquito Joe of Bedford-Amherst, NH.

• Vets recommend a monthly tick and flea preventative for dogs and cats. Consult your vet for the best monthly tick preventative for your four-legged family member!
• Tick yard treatments from Mosquito Joe are used and loved by pet owners! We recommend waiting a full 30 minutes before letting your pets go outside after our treatment to allow it to dry. Once dry, playtime is back for your pets to enjoy!