{"id":3035,"date":"2020-12-18T10:48:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T10:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternativeearthcare.com\/tick-spraying-and-control-on-east-end-long-island\/?p=3035"},"modified":"2023-03-14T10:49:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T10:49:56","slug":"how-to-keep-ticks-out-of-your-yard-in-the-summer-and-fall-on-long-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alternativeearthcare.com\/tick-spraying-and-control-on-east-end-long-island\/how-to-keep-ticks-out-of-your-yard-in-the-summer-and-fall-on-long-island\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Ticks out of Your Yard in the Summer and Fall on Long Island"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s important to take preventative action to keep ticks out of your yard, and away from your pets and family. Here are the simple tricks we recommend\u201d<\/p>\n

1. Get rid of other pests<\/h3>\n

Pests like raccoons<\/a>, rats<\/a>, mice<\/a>, squirrels<\/a>, and other rodents can introduce pests into your yard. To get rid of ticks, it\u2019s important to address these underlying infestations, as well.<\/p>\n

Mark areas where you\u2019ve seen mice or other pests and hire a pest management team like Smith\u2019s to help you get rid of pests<\/a> at the source.<\/p>\n

2. Practice good yard hygiene<\/h3>\n

Ticks love to hide in dark, sheltered places like wood piles, leaf piles, and scrub brushes. With this in mind, follow these tips to make your yard uninhabitable for them:<\/p>\n