If you’re a parent, then your child’s health is a top priority. We want our children to be active and enjoy the good weather through the spring, summer, and fall. Unfortunately, while the warm weather may be inviting… the warmth also brings about some pests that can cause serious harm.

Bee, hornet, and wasp stings can be a nuisance – and significantly more serious for those with an allergy. Mosquito bites can be a problem as well.

Today, we’re going to focus on one of the worst pests around: ticks. They’re so tiny that they can be easily missed, but they’re responsible for some of the most debilitating illnesses including Lyme disease.

So how can we protect our kids from ticks?

Is There A Tick Repellent For Children?

Our children are more vulnerable than the rest of the population when it comes to tick borne illnesses. In fact, the average age of those affected by some tick borne illnesses is younger than 15 and has been tied to outbreaks of arthritis among children as well. Tick repellent can potentially help, but it’s also important to keep harsh chemicals away from children when at all possible.

Many sprays and pesticides have chemicals not just harmful to children, but for women who are pregnant or breast feeding as well. For personal use, more natural sprays (utilizing essential oils or less harsh chemicals) can be administered to your child’s clothes or potentially on exposed skin if it is explicitly safe to do so – and provide protection to your kids.

Tick treatment for your home and garden is a bit different. Before you implement a home protection strategy to ward off ticks, you should do your research – as well as consulting pest control professionals.

Is There A Child Safe Tick Spray For My Yard?

When it comes to sprays or repellents to utilize in or around your home, the ones that tend to be safest in the presence of kids use 20% picaridin. It is safer to use around kids than DEET, which has a strong odor and can damage some fabrics.

That said, some people may have a reaction to picaridin if they’re exposed to it… which can lead to rashes around the exposed area. Pest control professionals know best and can help you plan your pest repelling strategy for your home and property.

East End Tick And Mosquito Control® Will Help Keep You & Your Children Safe From Ticks

Ticks are a menace to people of all ages but can be particularly harmful to our children who want to enjoy the outdoors and are less aware of the dangers that ticks can bring. It’s important to not just dress appropriately and check your children for ticks, but to keep ticks from populating near our home in the first place.

If you reside on eastern Long Island, you need trusted tick control that is safe for your family and pets. For those living near Southampton, please call (631) 287-9700. If you are closer to East Hampton, please call (631) 324-9700. If you reside near Southold, please call (631) 765-9700. You can always send us a message through our website and we will get back to you as soon as possible.