Ticks are more of a concern for Mordialloc properties backing onto bushland, parkland or the foreshore reserve near the creek, where long grass and leaf litter give them a place to wait for a passing pet or person. They tend to be more active in the warmer months, and pets that spend time in the garden or on walks nearby are often how they end up inside the house.
Yards in Mordialloc with overgrown edges, garden beds backing onto reserve land or shaded, undisturbed corners are the areas the local team will check first, along with fence lines where pets and wildlife pass through. Keeping grass trimmed and garden edges clear is part of the advice given after a visit, alongside any treatment of the areas where ticks have been found.
Tick numbers in Mordialloc tend to rise through spring and summer, particularly after rain, when grass and vegetation grow thicker around fence lines and reserve edges. Checking pets after a walk near parkland or the foreshore, and keeping garden edges trimmed back from the house, both help reduce how often ticks make it indoors, and are worth mentioning when you call so the crew can factor them into the visit.
- Checking garden edges, fence lines and areas backing onto reserve land
- Treatment of yard areas where tick activity has been found
- Advice on keeping grass and garden edges trimmed to reduce shelter
- A note on checking pets after time spent in longer grass or near reserves
- Upfront pricing before the visit is confirmed
If you are finding ticks on pets or people in the house after time in the garden, call 03 7053 9820 and tell us. We will arrange a local team to check the yard. For a bite causing a reaction, call 000, or speak with a doctor.