Your backyard should be a sanctuary for relaxation, fun, and family time. However, lurking amidst the grass, shrubs, and trees could be uninvited guests: mosquitoes and ticks. While these tiny pests may seem like minor nuisances, their presence can pose serious risks to your health and well-being. Here’s why you should be vigilant about mosquitoes and ticks in your backyard and how LawnMart can help you protect your family with our mosquito and tick control services.
The Health Risks of Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are more than just annoying pests. They are carriers of serious diseases that can impact humans and pets alike. Some of the health risks associated with mosquitoes include:
West Nile Virus: Common in Ontario, West Nile Virus is transmitted through mosquito bites and can lead to flu-like symptoms, fatigue, and, in severe cases, neurological complications.
Zika Virus: Although less common in Canada, Zika Virus can be a concern for travellers returning from tropical areas. It’s also linked to severe congenital disabilities if contracted during pregnancy.
Heartworm in Pets: Mosquitoes can transmit heartworm, a potentially fatal condition in dogs and cats.
Allergic Reactions: For some, mosquito bites can cause painful swelling and itching, interfering with outdoor enjoyment.
The Hidden Dangers of Ticks
Ticks may be small, but their impact can be significant. Found in grassy and wooded areas, ticks attach themselves to hosts and feed on blood, potentially spreading dangerous diseases, including:
Lyme Disease: Black-legged ticks, also known as deer ticks, can transmit Lyme disease, which may lead to joint pain, fatigue, and long-term neurological issues if untreated.
Anaplasmosis: A tick-borne illness causing fever, muscle aches, and chills, anaplasmosis can be severe if not diagnosed promptly.
Babesiosis: Another tick-borne disease, babesiosis affects red blood cells and can lead to symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue.
Ticks also pose risks to pets, leading to infections and conditions such as tick paralysis.
How Mosquitoes and Ticks Thrive in Backyards
Mosquitoes and ticks are opportunistic pests that thrive in ideal backyard conditions. Some factors contributing to their presence include:
Standing Water: Mosquitoes lay eggs in stagnant water found in birdbaths, gutters, plant pots, and kiddie pools.
Tall Grass and Shrubs: Ticks hide in overgrown grass and dense vegetation, waiting to latch onto passing humans or animals.
Unmaintained Lawns: Poor lawn care can create the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes and ticks, turning your backyard into a hotspot for these pests.
Protecting Your Family with Professional Pest Control
Taking control of your backyard is essential to ensure it remains a safe and enjoyable space. LawnMart offers effective mosquito and ticks control services designed to target pests at their source.
Our Two-Step Mosquito and Tick Control Program
Eco-Friendly Treatment: We apply an odourless, environmentally friendly solution to your yard, targeting trees, shrubs, and vegetation where mosquitoes and ticks often reside.
Larvae Control: We treat standing water with a natural bacterium that disrupts mosquito larvae development, stopping the problem before it starts.
Our pest control services are performed every three weeks during peak mosquito and tick season, ensuring consistent protection for your family and pets.
Take Back Your Backyard Today
Don’t let mosquitoes and ticks take over your backyard. Protect your family, pets, and peace of mind with LawnMart’s professional mosquito and tick control services. Combined with our organic lawn care solutions, we’ll help you create a beautiful and safe outdoor space you can enjoy all summer.
Contact us today to schedule your mosquito and tick control program and take the first step toward a bite-free backyard!