Tick Safety for Families: Summer on the South Coast

Southeastern Massachusetts is one of the highest-risk areas in the country for ticks and Lyme disease. If your family spends time outdoors this summer, a few habits and the right yard protection make a big difference.

Where Ticks Hide

Ticks wait in tall grass, leaf litter, and the shaded edges where your lawn meets the woods. Stone walls and brushy borders are classic tick zones on the South Coast.

Protecting Your Family

Wear light clothing, use repellent, and do tick checks after time outside, especially behind knees, the hairline, and waistband. For pets, talk to your vet about tick prevention.

Treat the Source

The most effective step is treating your yard. Our organic tick control targets ticks where they live and is included in every mosquito visit. Contact us to protect your family this season.

TriTown Group serves Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, Fairhaven & Wareham.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When are ticks most active in Massachusetts?

Ticks are active spring through fall, with high activity all summer. Year-round vigilance is wise whenever it’s above freezing.

Can yard treatment really reduce ticks?

Yes. Targeted treatment of the shaded, brushy areas where ticks live significantly reduces their numbers.