How to Get Rid of Fleas, Ticks and Mosquitoes Naturally

How to Get Rid of Fleas, Ticks and Mosquitoes Naturally

Fleas, ticks and mosquitoes are common outdoor pests that can make it difficult to enjoy your lawn, patio and other outdoor spaces. They can also be a concern for households with pets that regularly spend time outside.

If you're looking for a more natural approach to outdoor pest control, the key is to address the conditions that attract and support these pests while treating the areas where they're most likely to live, hide and rest.

A complete approach combines yard maintenance, standing-water removal, vegetation management and an appropriate outdoor pest-control product such as Natural Armor Flea, Tick & Mosquito Shield.

Why Are Fleas, Ticks and Mosquitoes in Your Yard?

These pests have different life cycles, but they often benefit from similar outdoor conditions.

Common pest-friendly conditions include:

• Shade

• Moisture

• Tall grass

• Dense vegetation

• Leaf litter

• Yard debris

• Standing water

• Wildlife activity

• Areas where pets spend time

Reducing these conditions can make your yard less favorable for multiple pests at the same time.

Step 1: Keep Your Lawn Mowed

Regular mowing helps reduce tall vegetation and makes your yard easier to maintain and inspect.

Pay particular attention to:

• Fence lines

• Yard edges

• Around trees

• Near shrubs

• Pet areas

• Wooded boundaries

Maintaining these less-visible areas is just as important as mowing the open center of the lawn.

Step 2: Remove Leaves and Yard Debris

Leaf litter and organic debris can provide shaded, protected areas for fleas and ticks.

Remove excessive:

• Fallen leaves

• Grass clippings

• Yard debris

• Organic material

• Debris underneath decks

• Material around shrubs and fences

Keeping these areas clean can reduce some of the habitat outdoor pests prefer.

Step 3: Eliminate Standing Water

Standing water is particularly important for mosquito control because mosquitoes require water during their early life stages.

Check your yard for water collecting in:

• Buckets

• Flowerpots

• Plant saucers

• Children's toys

• Wheelbarrows

• Tarps

• Birdbaths

• Outdoor containers

• Clogged gutters

• Low spots in the yard

Remove unnecessary standing water and properly maintain water features you want to keep.

Step 4: Trim Shrubs and Dense Vegetation

Dense landscaping can provide shade, moisture and protected resting areas.

Keep:

• Shrubs trimmed

• Bushes maintained

• Groundcover controlled

• Tall weeds removed

• Fence-line vegetation maintained

• Landscaping around patios under control

This can make the yard less favorable for fleas, ticks and resting mosquitoes.

Step 5: Focus on Shaded Areas

Hot, sunny sections of a lawn may be less favorable for some pests than shaded, protected areas.

Inspect:

• Under trees

• Around shrubs

• Along fences

• Under decks

• Around porches

• Beneath outdoor furniture

• Shaded pet areas

These locations may deserve additional attention when planning treatment.

Step 6: Maintain Pet Areas

If dogs or cats regularly use the yard, keep their outdoor areas clean and maintained.

Pay particular attention to:

• Outdoor kennels

• Dog runs

• Pet resting areas

• Shaded play areas

• Paths pets regularly use

• Areas around doors

Pets can encounter fleas and ticks outside and potentially carry them into the home.

Speak with your veterinarian about appropriate flea and tick prevention for your pets.

Step 7: Reduce Wildlife-Friendly Conditions

Wildlife can introduce fleas and ticks onto residential properties.

Rodents, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons and other animals may travel through yards and landscaping.

Reduce unnecessary:

• Yard clutter

• Dense brush

• Debris underneath decks

• Accessible food sources

• Overgrown vegetation

• Areas that provide easy shelter

Reducing wildlife-friendly conditions can help limit repeated introduction of fleas and ticks.

Step 8: Use Natural Armor Flea, Tick & Mosquito Shield

Natural Armor Flea, Tick & Mosquito Shield provides a convenient option for homeowners looking to incorporate an outdoor pest-control treatment into their yard-maintenance routine.

Apply the product according to the label directions and only to approved outdoor surfaces and locations.

Depending on the approved uses on the label, treatment may include appropriate areas around:

• Lawns

• Landscaping

• Shrubs and bushes

• Trees

• Fence lines

• Yard edges

• Patios and decks

• Pet activity areas

• Other outdoor pest habitats

Always follow the product label regarding application method, coverage and frequency.

Step 9: Target the Areas Where Pests Live

Don't assume every square foot of your yard has the same pest pressure.

For fleas, focus your inspection on shaded areas where pets or wildlife spend time.

For ticks, pay particular attention to tall vegetation, leaf litter, shrubs and wooded boundaries.

For mosquitoes, eliminate standing water and inspect shaded vegetation where adults may rest.

Understanding each pest's preferred habitat can help you take a more targeted approach.

Step 10: Maintain Your Yard Regularly

Natural outdoor pest management works best as an ongoing routine.

Continue to:

• Mow grass

• Remove leaves

• Trim vegetation

• Eliminate standing water

• Keep gutters clear

• Clean pet areas

• Reduce yard clutter

• Monitor wildlife activity

• Inspect shaded pest-prone areas

Don't wait until pest populations become noticeable before maintaining these areas.

Can You Completely Eliminate Outdoor Pests?

It may not be realistic to prevent every flea, tick or mosquito from entering your property.

Wildlife can introduce fleas and ticks, while mosquitoes can travel into your yard from surrounding properties.

The goal is to reduce favorable habitat and control pest activity before it becomes a larger problem.

Do Natural Yard Treatments Work?

A natural pest-control strategy is most effective when it isn't based on spraying alone.

The strongest approach combines appropriate treatment with changes to the environment that supports pest activity.

Removing standing water, maintaining vegetation, reducing leaf litter and addressing pet and wildlife areas can all contribute to a more complete pest-management strategy.

Get Rid of Fleas, Ticks and Mosquitoes With Natural Armor

Natural Armor Flea, Tick & Mosquito Shield is designed to help control fleas, ticks and mosquitoes in appropriate outdoor areas when used according to the product directions.

Combine appropriate Natural Armor treatment with:

• Regular lawn maintenance

• Standing-water removal

• Leaf and debris cleanup

• Vegetation management

• Pet-area maintenance

• Reduced wildlife-friendly conditions

• Regular inspection of pest-prone areas

By addressing both the pests and the outdoor conditions that support them, you can take a more complete approach to controlling fleas, ticks and mosquitoes around your yard.

Always read and follow all application instructions, approved uses and precautions on the Natural Armor Flea, Tick & Mosquito Shield product label.