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Your Lawn May Be Attracting Unwanted Ticks. Here's How
By DANIELLE RAMOS-SULLIVAN
Fleas and ticks can be a headache, especially during the warmer months, and you may be attracting these pests to your lawn by not cutting your grass regularly.
As per the CDC, fleas and ticks can enter your home on you or your pet when you walk through grass where they are present. A single flea or tick is enough to start an infestation.
Beyond using insecticides and repellents, maintaining your lawn is essential to keep it from becoming an overgrown haven where pests can hide and breed.
To avoid an infestation, establish a regular trimming schedule: once a week during the summer and every two weeks during cooler months. Remove any weeds from your lawn as well.
Be careful not to over-trim your lawn, as that will stress it and make it more susceptible to disease and pest infestations. Keep the grass at a height of at least 3 to 4 inches.
To make your yard a further deterrent, incorporate plants that are natural repellents such as lavender, remove debris like dead leaves, and lay down wood chips and gravel.