Ticks

Pet meds kill ticks only after they bite. They do not stop ticks from living in your grass. Our yard sprays kill ticks before they ever touch your pets.

Charleston has unique humidity and specific tick species. We know the local biology and use professional equipment that DIY sprays cannot match.

We recommend a three-foot barrier of gravel or wood chips between your lawn and any woods. This dry zone acts as a wall that ticks rarely cross.

You can drag a white cloth over your grass and shrubs. If ticks are present, they will latch onto the fabric. Finding ticks on your pets is also a clear warning sign.

Ticks love moist and shaded spots. We find them most often in tall grass, piles of leaves, woodpiles, and the thick brush along your property line.

Yes, though it is less common here than in the north. Local ticks more frequently carry Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Ehrlichiosis, which both require medical attention.

Ticks stay active all year in Charleston because it rarely stays below freezing. You are most at risk from March through October, but you should stay alert during every season.

We primarily see the Lone Star tick, the American Dog tick, and the Black-legged tick. Our humid climate also supports Brown Dog ticks and Gulf Coast ticks near the marshes.