Landscaping and Habitat Modification

The first layer of defense against ticks on residential property is making the yard less hospitable to them. This involves physical changes to the landscape that deny ticks the moist, shaded microhabitat they need to survive. - **Mulch barriers.** A three-foot-wide band of gravel or wood chips between the lawn and wooded areas creates a dry, sun-exposed zone that ticks are reluctant to cross.

This article is still in our research and editorial process and will be published soon. The shape of what it will cover is captured below.

Questions this article will answer

• How can I landscape my yard to reduce tick populations?

While you wait — related published articles

• Integrated Strategy — combining landscaping alongside chemical and biological methods in a layered yard-wide approach

Or browse the broader topic: Property and Yard Treatment