Common Outdoor Areas Ticks Hide

Knowing where ticks live will make it easier to avoid them the next time you head outside. Check out a few spots where ticks like to hide. 1. Wooded Areas Wooded areas provide ticks with a cool and shady environment. Ticks can also find plenty of ground vegetation and shrubs to hang out on until they find a host. 2. Grassy Areas Ticks are often found close to the ground in grassy areas. Lawns, fields, and parks are likely hiding spots for these pests. 3. Ecotones An ecotone is the transitional area between two ecosystems. In relation to ticks, it’s the area between a lawn and woods or brushland. Ticks can thrive in this unmaintained area. 4. Gardens Low hanging shrubs, plants, and ground cover can attract ticks. The damp soil and fallen leaves make gardens an ideal place to live. Gardens can also attract wildlife that may carry ticks. 5. Woodpiles & Stone Walls Woodpiles offer ticks protection from the sun. Stone walls often retain moisture, and ticks can easily squeeze into any cracks and crevices. 6. Yard Debris Things in your yard could act as shelter for ticks. These pests can use piles of leaves, weeds, grass clippings, and twigs as shelter. Garbage can also attract tick-infested wildlife. If you’re heading outdoors, our plant-based Natural Insect Repellent can help to protect against these pests. For more helpful tips and pest information, be sure to follow us and visit our website at maggiesfarmproducts.com. Audio: Home Decorating by More than Family from Epidemic Sound