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Keep Ticks Out with Deer Fencing

Written by Deer Fencers on September 1, 2017.

If you believe mosquitoes are the peak of your summer problems, think again. Ticks may be small, but their bite can result in a big health problem. If left untreated, Lyme disease can cause memory loss, joint pain, panic attacks, and more. It is false to believe that only those who venture deep into the woods are vulnerable to tick bites. Unfortunately, these critters can easily linger in your own backyard.

One of the best defenses against ticks is to install deer fencing around your property. Deer are popular hosts for ticks, therefore, keeping them as far away from your property as possible will significantly lower your chances of coming into contact with an infected tick. Work with a professional deer fencing installation company to find the right deer fencing solution for your home.

5 Ways to Keep Ticks Out of Your Yard

Deer fencing is the most effective solution for keeping out tick-carrying deer. Chemical deer repellents can often be too harsh for the environment and animal-scaring devices will only provide a temporary solution. Deer fencing is a safe, practical, and affordable alternative to ensure that deer do not enter your property. Here are a few other tricks you can use to keep ticks out of your yard:

Mow Your Lawn: When they are not latched onto a host for feeding, ticks like to hide out in tall grassy areas. Keep the grass cut short to discourage ticks from making a home for themselves in your yard. Also, tidy up any leaf litter and dispose of it in your compost pile.
Create a Barrier: Ticks do not like crossing rough terrain. If your property borders the woods, create an artificial barrier made from wood chips, sawdust, or gravel to help keep ticks from entering your yard.
Organize Woodpiles: Ticks will make a home for themselves from the sloppy woodpiles found in your yard. Keep your woodpiles stacked neatly and in a place that will sit directly in the sunlight during the day. While ticks prefer wooded areas, they only thrive in a moist environment. The sun will help dry out any wood around your yard.
Use Plants: Spraying chemicals around your yard to repel ticks and other pets may not be a suitable option, especially if you have young children and pets. Luckily, there are natural repellents you may use including certain plants. Chrysanthemums, geraniums, lavender, and peppermint have high levels of natural pyrethrins to repel ticks.
Install a Deer Fence: Deer play host to thousands of ticks that can wind up in your yard if you do not set up protective measures. Even if you do not live in the country or have never seen a deer enter your property, do not risk inviting these animals near your living space. An effective deer fence should be at least 8 feet high and have gaps that are no larger than 6 x 6 inches.

Choose Deer Fencers for professional deer fencing installation. Call us at (800)753-4600 today or contact us using our online form to learn about our deer fencing systems and we will be in touch with you soon.

Fencing Maintenance Tips

Written by Deer Fencers on June 27, 2017.

Deer Fencers can design a fence maintenance program to suit any lifestyle or budget. Both new and existing systems can benefit from regular maintenance with our deer fencing installation services.

Fence Line Regularly: Check for any damage or breaks in the fence line due to fallen branches or high winds and make sure that the fence is clear of vegetation and plant growth.
Examine Pedestrian Gates: Check to make sure that all latches are engaging correctly. As time takes its toll on the fence, the gate may settle a bit. This is a normal occurrence but the gate may need to be adjusted slightly to account for this.
Keep Vegetation Off of the Fence: Do not allow vines or creeping vegetation to become established on the fence system. This can pull the fence down to an ineffective height and can shorten the life of the fence system.
Examine Fence Base for Soil Erosion: Heavy rain or run-off may erode the soil at the base of the fence system. This can create gaps that deer can climb under or squeeze through.
Remove Fallen Trees From the Fence Line Quickly: Make arrangements to remove fallen trees from the fence line as quickly as possible so that the fence does not sustain permanent damage. If trees are not taken care of promptly, deer can get into the enclosure and cause further damage to the fence line.
Keep Driveway Deer Grates Clear! Snow and other debris can fill the cavity of the deer grate system and make it less effective. Leaf litter and dirt should be removed at least once each year or as necessary. Heavy snow may cause problems and should be cleared as soon as practical. At minimum, a temporary gate system or flap of deer fence should be set up in order to protect the driveway in the event of a heavy snow.