Maintenance Guides / Lawn & Outdoor

Mosquito and tick control prep

Difficulty: easyTime: 45 minsEst. Cost: $15 - $50

Why it matters

Mosquitoes and ticks carry serious diseases (Lyme, West Nile). A proactive spring cleanup drastically reduces their breeding grounds near your home.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Empty planters, tires, toys, and other containers that hold standing water.

  • 2

    Add mosquito dunks to birdbaths and any permanent water sources.

  • 3

    Clear leaf litter and tall grass from yard edges where ticks breed.

  • 4

    Apply a perimeter spray or granular treatment around the yard.