Tick-Proofing Your Yard: Tips for Safety and Prevention
Ticks are a growing concern due to their ability to transmit illnesses such as Lyme disease. According to Consumer Reports, ticks thrive in cool, shady areas, often found in tall grass or under debris. To reduce tick populations in your yard, it is recommended to keep grass trimmed to a height of 3 inches, remove leaves and brush, and create a three-foot barrier of wood chips or gravel if your yard borders wooded areas. Additionally, discouraging animals like deer and mice, which can carry ticks, is essential. Measures such as installing high fences to deter deer and using bait boxes to target ticks on mice can help. These steps aim to make your yard less hospitable to ticks while maintaining a healthy lawn. 
