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Removal · field guidance

Trim shrubs to let sunlight in

Sunlight and airflow dry out the leaf-litter microclimate that ticks need to avoid desiccation.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Thin shrubs and lower branches around the lawn perimeter each spring.
  2. 02
    Aim for sunlight on the ground for at least part of the day.
  3. 03
    Remove pruned material from the yard.
  4. 04
    Combine with mowing and a wood-chip barrier.

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