Fleas and Ticks in the Yard

Keep growth managed

Overgrown and shaded areas may create favourable conditions.

Address pets and property together

Speak with an appropriate veterinary or pest professional where needed.

Follow treatment instructions

Use only suitable products and observe all safety requirements.

When to ask for help

If the work, equipment or condition is beyond routine maintenance, request professional guidance before proceeding.

Make the yard less welcoming

• Keep grass cut short and edges trimmed; fleas and ticks wait in tall grass and shade
• Clear leaf litter, wood piles and clutter along fences where they breed
• Let sunlight into damp corners by pruning low branches
• Keep pets' bedding and outdoor sleeping spots clean and in the sun

Treating the yard

Yard treatments work best in the areas pets actually use: under the house, along fence lines, around kennels and in shaded beds, not the open lawn. Use a product labelled for fleas and ticks, follow the label exactly, keep children and pets off treated areas for the stated time, and repeat as the label directs, since eggs hatch after the first application.

Treat the animal and the house too

A yard treatment alone fails if pets carry fleas straight back in. Combine it with a vet-recommended treatment for the animal and a thorough vacuum and hot wash of bedding, rugs and upholstery indoors.

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