Yards that back onto bushland, a creek or a park reserve see more ticks than most. Bandicoots and other wildlife move along those green edges at night and wander into gardens, dropping ticks as they go. In and around Brisbane, that includes homes near Mount Coot-tha, the creek corridors and the leafy slopes of the inner west.
A bush edge tick treatment puts a treated band along the boundary between your yard and the bush, where most ticks cross over. The crew we book also treats the shady parts of the yard closest to that edge, since ticks tend to settle in the first damp, sheltered spot they reach. The bush itself is not your land, so the work stays on your side of the fence.
When you call, tell us how long the back boundary is, what kind of fence it has and how steep the ground is. Sloping blocks and gaps under fences change how the job is done. We give you upfront pricing on the phone and book a nearby independent crew at a time that suits you. The treatment usually covers these areas.
- The fence line or boundary facing the bush
- Gaps under fences where wildlife pushes through
- Leaf litter and ground cover near the boundary
- Garden beds and shady corners close to the edge
- Paths and steps going down to the back of the yard
Before the visit, clear a path along the back fence if you can, and rake loose leaves away from the boundary. Keep pets inside while the crew works and until treated areas are dry. Keeping a mown strip between the bush and your garden helps between visits.
For a tick on a person, see a doctor, and for a pet, see your vet. Call 07 3543 7773 to book a bush edge tick treatment in Brisbane.
