Grass ticks is the name most people use for the tiny young ticks that climb up legs in clusters after a walk through long grass or a weedy patch. They are so small they can look like specks of dirt until they start moving. In Brisbane, they tend to show up in overgrown corners, vacant blocks next door and the rough grass along fences and creek banks.
A grass tick treatment works on the same idea as a yard treatment, with extra attention on the grassy areas where the young ticks hatch and wait. When you call, tell us where you or your kids picked them up. That one detail helps the crew we book go straight to the right part of the yard. We give you upfront pricing on the phone before anyone comes out.
On the day, the crew walks the grass and garden edges, then treats the places where young ticks cluster.
- Long grass along fences and under trees
- Weedy strips beside sheds, tanks and paths
- Grass that meets garden beds or ground cover
- Overgrown areas near creeks or park edges
It helps a lot if you mow a day or two before the visit and rake up any clippings and leaf litter. Short grass dries out sooner, and young ticks do poorly in dry, sunny ground. Put pets inside while the crew works, and keep everyone off the treated grass until the crew says it has dried.
If grass ticks are already on someone, please see a doctor or a pharmacist, and for a pet, see your vet. We only book the yard treatment. Grass ticks are often a warm-weather problem in Brisbane, so many people book once they notice the first cluster in spring or early summer. Call 07 3543 7773 to book a grass tick treatment with upfront pricing.
