Paralysis ticks are a real concern for pet owners in Mount Gravatt, particularly on streets that back onto Toohey Forest, the conservation reserve on the mountain or other patches of bush. Ticks are carried into yards by bandicoots and other wildlife, then wait on long grass and low shrubs for a dog, cat or person to brush past. Spring and early summer are usually the worst months.
The crew we book treats the parts of the yard where ticks wait, including long grass along fence lines, leaf litter, garden edges and paths that pets walk regularly. The boundary between your yard and the bush gets particular attention. They will also point out areas where mowing lower or clearing leaf litter would help. A yard treatment does not replace tick prevention for your pets, so keep that up as your vet advises. Keep children and pets indoors until treated areas have dried.
- Fence lines next to bushland
- Long grass and overgrown garden edges
- Leaf litter under trees and shrubs
- Paths and spots where pets rest
- Areas under decks and around sheds
Between treatments, keep grass short, rake up leaf litter near the back fence and check pets every day through the warmer months, running your fingers through their coat, especially around the head, neck and ears. If you find a tick on a pet, see your vet straight away. For people, wear long sleeves and tuck pants into socks when working near the bush. Checking yourself after gardening is a good habit too.
The price is given before the crew comes out. Call 07 3543 7770 to book tick treatment in Mount Gravatt.
