Nature attracts us with its beauty and tranquility, but it is worth remembering that dangerous creatures - ticks - can hide among the grass and trees.
These small parasites can carry serious diseases such as borreliosis and encephalitis.
Therefore, it is important to know how to check your property for ticks and take the necessary steps to eliminate them.
Visual inspection of the site
The first and most obvious step is a visual inspection of the area.
Ticks like to hide in tall grass, bushes and places with high humidity. Carefully inspect:
1. Areas with tall grass and bushes. Ticks prefer to hide in these places, waiting for their victims.
2. Forest areas and edges of forest belts. These places are especially dangerous, as ticks often live on the border of forests and open areas.
3. Damp and shady places. Ticks love humidity, so look for lowlands, places with high soil moisture and shade from trees.
The "white towel" method
For a more accurate check, the "white towel" method is used. This method allows you to detect ticks even in hidden places.
1. Take a white towel or sheet.
2. Run it over the grass and bushes in your area, periodically inspecting the surface of the towel.
3. Ticks easily cling to fabric, and you will be able to detect them even if they are small and inconspicuous.
Using tick traps
There are special tick traps that can be used for monitoring.
These traps are usually impregnated with a special substance that attracts ticks and allows you to control their numbers on the site.
1. Set traps in places where ticks are likely to live - in tall grass, bushes, at the edges of forests.
2. Check traps regularly and remove any ticks caught.
3. Analyze the data: if the number of ticks in the traps is large, it is necessary to take measures to destroy them.
Pet inspection
Pets, especially dogs and cats, can carry ticks.
Check their fur regularly, especially after walks in potentially dangerous areas.
1. First of all, carefully examine the neck, abdomen and ears.
2. Use a special comb for combing.
3. If ticks are found, remove them immediately using special tools.
Appeal to professionals
If you do not have the opportunity or desire to inspect the area yourself, you can always contact a professional pest control service.
Specialists will conduct a thorough inspection of the area and select the most effective methods of combating ticks.
Preventive measures
Regular prevention is the key to safety.
Reduce the chances of ticks appearing in your yard by following a few simple tips.
1. Trim grass and shrubs regularly.
2. Remove fallen leaves and other plant debris.
3. Create gravel or wood chip barriers between forest and living areas.
4. Treat the area with special tick repellents.
Checking your property for ticks and taking preventative measures will help you and your family enjoy the outdoors without worry.
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