During fall and winter, one may need to take extra precaution to prevent the mildew from attracting fleas and ticks. This is important especially when you have pets. Dogs enjoy spending time in the grass and can easily be infected by ticks and fleas. You can use chemical sprays, repellents, and other treatment options, but you need to be cautious. Here are five mistakes to avoid when eliminating fleas and ticks from your yard.

Skipping a few instructions
When treating a yard full of fleas and ticks, it is common to use repellent sprays. Most of these products come with instructions. Right from prepping the lawn to measuring the spray or water ratios, everything should be in accordance with the listed instructions. Following all the steps can ensure the treatment is effective.

Not using gloves
The flea and tick treatment instructions may seem easy, but one must take all precautions to safeguard themselves. Use gloves even to open the spray bottles, as they can cause serious harm to our skin. Moreover, certain chemicals could linger for a long time even after washing.

Using chemical sprays
The idea is to rid the lawn of fleas and ticks to protect your pets. But using chemical sprays can cause more harm. Your pets could roll around in the grass where these sprays are used, and the chemicals from the spray can easily spread across their coat. This can cause rashes or skin allergies among them. Besides, the pets can carry these chemicals through their coat into the home.

Overwatering
Some yard treatment options may require you to spray water before and after the treatment. However, don’t over water your yard as that creates the perfect environment for fleas and ticks to grow. They thrive in moist, damp environments. Overwatering also leads to water wastage and can affect your the grass in your yard.

Avoiding natural remedies
The best way to prevent fleas and ticks from the yard is to keep the grass as short as possible, and to trim the shrubs regularly. This also invites a lot of natural sunlight, which is the best way to keep the yard dry. A dry yard is less likely to manifest fleas, ticks, and other insects, thus keeping your pets safe. One should also keep clutter out of the yard and restore the fence to keep rodents from entering the premises.