Why You Should Invest in Tick Control Treatments in Upstate, NY

All of us living in Upstate, NY look forward to the summer weather and being able to finally enjoy our outdoor living space after a long winter. Ticks can abruptly interrupt our joy when they penetrate your lush green lawn from the bordering wood line. It is essential to receive tick control and insect control from Grasshopper Gardens in order to maintain your health, your pet’s health, and the health of your lawn and outdoor living space. There are many reasons you should be investing in tick control treatments for your lawn, especially living in Upstate, NY.

5 reasons why you need Grasshopper Gardens as your tick treatment partner.

  1. Reduces risk of tick-borne illness in humans.

The most important benefit of Grasshopper Gardens tick control is how it works to address the threat of tick-borne diseases. These pests hide in lawns and cause potential health risks like skin irritation, fever, aches & pains, rashes, and diseases like babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, tularemia, RMSF, Powassan virus, Lyme disease, and alpha-gal allergies. The U.S. is a hot spot for tick-borne diseases with U.S. News reporting New York as having the 2nd highest tick-borne disease case in 2019. It’s important to understand that with tick populations on the rise, there is an increased risk of contracting these diseases, which if left untreated, can result in serious health conditions and even death.

  1. Reduces risk of tick-borne illness in pets.

While there are many medications and collars to help protect against ticks, they are not 100% protection for your pets. Just like humans, our pets can contract Lyme Disease from a tick bite with common signs including fever, loss of appetite, painful or swollen joints, lameness that comes and goes, swollen lymph nodes, and lethargy. If left untreated Lyme Disease can lead to damage in the kidneys, nervous system, and heart. By reducing infestations in your yard, you can add a layer of protection for your furry best friend.

  1. Reduces damage to your lawn.

Ticks themselves do not necessarily cause damage to your lawn, however the potential damage of the other pests that come along with ticks can be. The attraction of other pests can include grubs, worms, and other insects that animals like moles, skunks and racoons like to eat. Those are the pests that can cause sever damage to your beautiful lawn. Stop the chain and order you tick treatment today.

  1. Lengthens the time you can spend enjoying your outdoor living space.

Ticks are more active in the late spring to early fall months when they are reproducing and finding hosts to bite. By using tick control treatments, it extends the time you can be outdoors by reducing the number of pests that bother you.

  1. Gives you peace of mind knowing you are protected.

Whether you have kids who love to be outdoors, weekend barbecues, or just enjoy time in your yard, you deserve the peace of mind knowing you and your loved ones are protected against many tick-borne illnesses. Your outdoor space should be a place where you can relax and unwind and not have to worry about checking your pets and self for tick bites. Our tick control treatments give you that peace of mind.

The experts at Grasshopper Gardens are here to ensure your landscape is free of nuisances leaving you with peace of mind throughout the season. Let us help you stay healthy and active with our tick control treatments. We will work with you to find the best solution and can be applied any time of the year. We combine more than 25 years of experience with the latest technology to enhance our effectiveness as well as your satisfaction. Call 518-793-93623 or email us at [email protected] for further details about our tick control treatments.