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Removal · field guidance

Reduce shade near patios and play areas

Open, sunny patios and play surfaces are inhospitable to ticks; shaded mulch beds nearby do the opposite.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Site patios in full or part-sun where possible.
  2. 02
    Choose stone, concrete, or sand under play structures - not bark mulch.
  3. 03
    Trim back overhanging branches that keep the area damp.
  4. 04
    Place a wood-chip barrier between lawn and woods, not around the patio.

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