Ticks are more active than ever this year, and according to recent news, cases of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease are on the rise in the Southeast. Protecting your family, pets, and yard has never been more important.
This guide covers how to prevent ticks when outdoors and how to keep them out of your yard and home, plus how the Waynes Mosquito+ plan can help with effective tick control.
Ticks can thrive right in your backyard. Keep your home safe with these steps:
Tick Prevention Tips for Outdoor Activities
Spending time in wooded areas, tall grass, or leaf litter increases your risk of tick bites. Follow these tips for effective tick prevention:- Dress Smart – Wear light-colored clothing so ticks are easier to spot. Tuck pants into socks and shirts into pants to reduce exposed skin.
- Use Insect Repellent – Apply an EPA-approved repellent containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus to skin and clothing.
- Stay on Trails – Avoid brushing up against tall grass, bushes, or leaf piles where ticks are likely to wait.
- Do a Tick Check – Inspect yourself, children, and pets after outdoor activities. Focus on hairlines, behind ears, armpits, waist, and ankles.
- Shower After Outdoor Activities – Ticks often need 24 hours to transmit diseases, so bathing can remove ticks before they attach.
Protect Your Yard and Home from Ticks
Protection Calendar · TicksSoutheast
Tick season in the Southeast
Ticks are active across much of the year in the Southeast, with risk climbing sharply through spring and peaking during the hot summer months. Darker shields mean heavier activity.
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Peak: Jun–Aug, when heat and humidity drive tick populations to their highest levels
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Waynes builds year-round protection across the Southeast, backed by 50 years and the EPA Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program. Every little thing matters. A LOT.
- Keep Grass Short – Mow regularly and trim tall weeds near fence lines.
- Clear Debris – Remove leaf litter, brush, and wood piles that provide hiding spots.
- Create a Tick-Safe Zone – Use gravel or mulch barriers between wooded areas and your lawn.
- Protect Your Pets – Use veterinarian-recommended flea and tick preventatives year-round.
- Professional Yard Treatment – Reduce tick populations dramatically with professional tick control services.
Waynes Mosquito+ Plan for Tick Control
Our Mosquito+ plan is designed to eliminate ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes from your yard, which is especially important during the hot summer months when flea activity surges. By creating a protective barrier around your home, our treatments make your outdoor spaces safer for your family and pets. With Waynes Mosquito+, you can enjoy:- Fewer ticks and fleas in your yard
- Peace of mind while your pets play outside
- Protection that lasts through peak tick season
