🛡️ How to Tick-Proof Your Yard: 7 Steps Every Homeowner Should Take

If you’ve ever pulled a tick off yourself, your dog —or worse, your kid You know how these can be. In Rialto, Fontana, and other parts of Southern California, tick problems are more common than many homeowners realize, especially during the warmer months.

At TruPest Solutions, we help families protect their homes and pets with targeted tick control strategies. And while professional treatment is key, there are also several things you can do on your own to make your yard a less inviting place for ticks.

Here are 7 practical, effective steps you can take to tick-proof your yard and enjoy your outdoor space with peace of mind.

1. Keep Your Lawn Trimmed Short

Ticks love tall grass because it provides shade, humidity, and easy access to hosts (like pets or people walking by).

Solution: Mow your lawn regularly and keep it short—around 3 inches or less. This reduces the hiding places ticks depend on.

2. Create a Tick-Free Border Around Your Yard

Ticks tend to migrate from wooded or brushy areas into yards. One simple way to stop them is to build a barrier.

Solution: Add a 3-foot-wide border of gravel, mulch, or wood chips around the edge of your lawn or between your yard and wooded areas. This makes it harder for ticks to move in.

3. Remove Leaf Litter and Yard Debris

Ticks don’t just hang out in grass—they also thrive in piles of leaves, branches, or woodpiles where moisture collects.

Solution: Rake and remove fallen leaves, trim back overgrown bushes, and stack firewood neatly in dry, sunny areas at least 3 feet off the ground.

4. Discourage Wildlife from Entering Your Property

Rodents, deer, and stray animals can bring ticks onto your property—and drop them off as they pass through.

Solution: Install fencing, secure garbage bins, and avoid feeding wildlife. Clean up fruit fallen from trees and consider rodent-proofing your shed or garage.

5. Treat Your Pets with Vet-Approved Tick Preventatives

Your dog or cat can become a walking taxi for ticks, carrying them into your home from your yard.

Solution: Talk to your vet about year-round tick preventatives. Even indoor pets can be at risk if ticks hitch a ride inside on clothing or shoes.

6. Use Tick-Targeted Yard Treatments

Even with the best yard maintenance, ticks can still show up. That’s where targeted treatments come in.

Solution: TruPest Solutions offers tick control services that include perimeter spraying, yard granulation, and IPM (Integrated Pest Management) strategies to reduce tick populations at the source.

7. Schedule Seasonal Inspections

Ticks follow a life cycle that includes eggs, larvae, nymphs, and adults—and each stage needs a blood meal to survive.

Solution: Regular professional inspections during the spring, summer, and fall help catch infestations early and reduce the tick population before they multiply.

📞 Ready to Tick-Proof Your Yard?

If you're seeing ticks—or just want to prevent them—call TruPest Solutions today at 951-334-5288 or visit our website and fill out a form.