Tick activity doesn’t always wait for warm weather. Species like the brown dog tick can live and reproduce indoors, making tick control for your pet a year-round necessity. However, the outdoor tick activity ramps up significantly when Kentucky’s spring and summer weather arrive. And these little pests can make life miserable for your pets, or worse, they’re known carriers of illnesses like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Alpha Gal Syndrome, and ehrlichiosis.

Here’s how you can stay ahead of the problem with simple, smart precautions.

1. Stick With Vet-Recommended Tick Protection

Your best bet is to use a trusted tick control product recommended by a trusted veterinarian. Whether it’s a chewable tablet, a topical spot-on, or a tick-repelling collar, your vet can help you pick what’s safest and most effective for your pet’s needs.

2. Do Daily Tick Checks, Especially After Outside Time

After every outdoor adventure, give your pet a once-over. Focus on hidden spots like under the collar, behind the ears, between their toes, and around the tail. The sooner you catch a tick, the better.

 3. Tidy Up Your Yard

Ticks love overgrown, shady areas. Mow the lawn regularly, clear out piles of leaves, and consider putting a gravel or mulch barrier between your yard and any wooded zones to keep the tick population in check.

 4. Avoid Known Hotspots During Tick Season

Between April and September, ticks are out in full force. Skip tall grass and unkept trails, and try sticking to clean, open paths when out walking your dog.

 5. Keep Up With Grooming and Baths

Grooming isn’t just for looks—it helps you find ticks early. During peak months, consider using a tick-repelling shampoo after trips through brush or woods.

 6. Stay in the Loop on Local Tick Trends

Check with your local vet or county extension office for updates on tick activity in your area. A little local knowledge goes a long way in staying prepared.

 7. Employ Four Seasons Pest Solutions

If you want real, long-term tick protection in your lawn for you, your family, and your pets, trust the experts! We offer several plans to choose from, and our success is tangible. You won’t regret hiring Four Seasons for your lawn tick control!