Removal · field guidance

Rake and remove leaf litter

Removing fall leaves around the house and lawn reduces the moist refuge ticks need to survive winter and summer heat.

Steps

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01
Rake or blow leaves out of the lawn and away from house foundations each fall.
02
Compost or remove the litter; do not pile it at the wood edge.
03
Re-rake in spring to break up leftover damp piles.
04
Combine with a 3-foot wood-chip barrier between lawn and woods.

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