If You See These Eggs in Your Backyard, Don’t Burn Them: A Comprehensive Guide to Identifying and Managing Tick Eggs

brush, and debris from areas close to your home.

Discourage Rodents and Other Hosts

Keep outdoor areas clean and avoid conditions that attract rodents and other wildlife that can serve as hosts for ticks.

Reduce Deer Activity

Where appropriate, reduce landscaping features that attract deer and consider measures that discourage deer from frequently entering your property.

Create a Buffer Zone

A strip of gravel or wood chips between frequently used lawn areas and wooded or heavily vegetated areas can help create a clearer separation between people and tick-friendly habitat.

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