We’re willing to bet that you’ve been spending more time than usual around your home this year, right? It wasn’t exactly a banner year for summer travel. We’ll just leave it at that. One thing that you may have noticed in spending more time at home this summer is just. how. buggy. your. yard. is. Sometimes, it’s not until you're stuck at home that you really realize the extent of such issues.
If you found yourself homebound for a lot of the summer, and your yard was really your only option for getting out of the house, then dealing with those pests probably shot right up your priority list. If you think that the best you can do is spray your skin and your clothes with chemical pest control sprays, think again. Treat your property, not your body—and do it conveniently through your existing irrigation system!
Pest Control. Where Comfort Meets Safety.
When you talk about tick and mosquito control, you’re obviously talking about comfort. Even those of us that tend to just “grin and bear it” can’t deny how uncomfortable a bunch of mosquito bites make us. It can really turn what was meant to be a pleasant evening into a miserable test of wills.
But it’s not just about comfort. It’s about your safety, as well. Because mosquitoes and ticks don’t just suck up the blood that they need and then go on their way. They can also spread disease. From EEE to Lyme disease, the risks are very real and very serious. This isn’t fear mongering. It’s just a fact.
Taking Weather Into Account
Ever notice that ticks and mosquitoes don’t seem to be quite as bad at certain times? Then, all of a sudden, they’re everywhere? Well, that’s because tick and mosquito populations can be highly dependent upon the weather. And, if there’s one thing you know living in the Northeast—weather is not something that you can control!
This is where people get complacent. “The ticks aren’t too bad this year, huh?” “Hardly a mosquito all weekend, guess they’re down in population this year!” Right—until the next time we get some rain, there’s a little stagnant water, and they’re back in full force just in time to catch you totally off-guard.
What Types of Ticks Do We Have?
Living in Massachusetts means you need to be aware of 3 different species of ticks.
Dog Ticks
Lone Star Ticks, which are mostly found on the Cape and in the islands.
Deer Ticks, which carry and transmit Lyme disease. This is actually the most common infectious disease in all of the state!
High-Risk Periods
When are you most likely to encounter issues with ticks in Massachusetts? Well, they’re most active from their nymph stage, starting in late May, through August.
So, basically—”just” the whole summer season!
The point here is that you cannot just wait out the ticks and let their presence pass. They’re out there, and they’re here to stay. Mosquitoes tend to have the same type of presence, sticking around all summer long even when dry periods give you a sense of false hope.
Remember too that ticks are not the only ones spreading disease. You may not get ticks on yourself all that frequently, so you figure there’s no real risk of disease being spread. However, think about how much more prevalent mosquito bites are. Now remember that, rare or not, West Nile Virus and EEE, both spread by mosquitoes, does show up in Massachusetts. Keeping mosquitoes under control keeps you safe.
Why Use Your Existing Irrigation System for Pest Control?
Frankly, you’d have a much harder time finding a good reason not to do so. If you have an existing irrigation system on your property, and you’re only using it to irrigate that property, it’s not living up to its full potential. By using that same system to distribute our completely natural pest control options around your property, you’re getting more use out of a system that you’ve already spent your money on!
Consider the following benefits of irrigation system-based pest control.
An all-natural solution means children and pets are totally safe.
Blanket coverage achieved, not just a perimeter treatment.
Frequent application means less solution used at once, without a gap in treatment.
Freedom to manually treat property ahead of planned outdoor events.
Low cost of a $350, one-time installation fee, and a $100 monthly charge.
Use the Tools at Your Disposal to Defeat Ticks and Mosquitoes.
Lucas Irrigation CO, Inc. is the company to call when you are ready to take pest control seriously. Skip the stinky sprays, the sticky skin, and the chemical concerns.
Contact a member of our team today to discuss the integration of pest control into your existing irrigation setup. Starting from square one? No problem, we’re happy to have that conversation, too. Call today!