Its tick seasonheres what you better know when it comes to checking and protecting your outdoor space.
But almost every state has reported cases of ticks carrying Lyme disease.
With an ~uptick~ in ticks comes a need for taking more preventative measuresespecially around the home.
Credit:Dominique Vorillon
If youve got a large backyard to protect from these pests, how do you go about it?
Generally, the best way to keep ticks away is simply tomaintain your yard.
If youve got especially deep cushions, its possible ticks would want to hide between them.
double-check any tick-attractive areas (like especially shady spots or woodpiles) are far away from your patio.
You could also try applying personal tick repellents such as Permanone to cloth furniture.
Check anyoutdoor petsfor ticks frequently, and use personal tick repellents them during tick season.
(Light colors help you spot them more easily.)
All in all, yourpatio itemsshouldn’t be at too much risk for any burrowing.
