# We Asked Pest Pros How to Tick-Proof a Backyard and They Gave Us These 9 Tips

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-24 01:14 UTC · Category: Health · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 3.67

## Executive Summary
Experts share tips on tick-proofing backyards amid rising Lyme disease cases

## Intelligence Brief
Coverage emphasizes the importance of tick prevention as Lyme disease cases surge in certain areas. According to coverage from various sources including The Spruce and Southern Living, pest control professionals are sharing advice on how to protect backyards from ticks.


The tips provided aim to help homeowners reduce the risk of tick bites and Lyme disease.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What are some tips for avoiding tick bites?
Coverage suggests checking for ticks regularly, using insect repellents, and creating a tick-free zone in the backyard

### Where are Lyme disease cases surging?
According to insideottawavalley.com, Lyme disease cases are surging in Renfrew County

### How can I keep ticks out of my yard?
Experts recommend removing leaf litter, using diatomaceous earth, and planting tick-repellent plants

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
We Asked Pest Pros How, Tick-Proof, Backyard and They Gave Us These, Renfrew County Discover, How To Keep Ticks Out Of Your Yard This Summer

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| CollingwoodToday.ca | 33% increase in Lyme disease in Ontario last year: health unit | 2026-06-23 23:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxPQUdlSlNzTi0tZWpfRGtESHVDeE94cmpFckVTSUt4SVEzTnh5cE8xSTMzSTRnUXV5cjEtMHRkTEM5TFlPbW4zMl9mMHpPYnluZGd2TmYxbjhpWENWSktnRzBHOENCUDNhanA0eEN4Q2hBWWhVOVd1V0NRamlXV25ENGtNS3ladTkwOWV0c0t6czZhWGZjQWw2N3BIZjFJdkg3aUxvM1ZJNWoxMngwTGhyWEpR?oc=5) |
| Halton Hills News | Here are 7 tips for avoiding tick bites, and what to do if you find one | 2026-06-23 23:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxNZUR4R1BMNzFJWmg5ZVBSQTFJbG1reEdCcW5IME9kYlFBMmR5TnhtOUFqSnVLZ05GNUVFRXhPM3BTTE9oUk95cXJWRkpXNkxyQ0dVRk50MXZfSkFaUmtDQzRJUTBjNk0wamtLcndQZkZaeUQtblM0MzUxTE5ockpPY0FGUHZkbzJGajE0bVJXSE9aUDVKQm5DRlFyYzBudlMtOWw2LV90X3YwT09lcjg2T3ZUWDIyZ2ZveW02eHptRDZRQnhB?oc=5) |
| insideottawavalley.com | Lyme disease cases surge in Renfrew County: Discover the latest risk areas for ticks | 2026-06-23 23:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxPdHZFNnUtRWNNeWZlNUxPQm1zQWlSUi00MGdvUndWV1piWUVfZTgwcmxoYnlEYWdKTVFNckpOdnV4T3ZJUlhHa0JJNWVsaUdwRWZZekRTWUpjb1B1dGJWbFpGcEdmTk9FMC1ZdW5KTzRka3ZNajdUa1JGWW9FRG4xVURZaF9fTWxkZVdTR1RoYVVkVnJEeHV5eGp5OUUxSXdTaGdBV21IaUNELVhO?oc=5) |
| Southern Living | How To Keep Ticks Out Of Your Yard This Summer | 2026-06-23 23:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE5NZ1JYdmt5aUN5SnhYV2dtcVpGZ0F5SEJhREtMNlhqUUQ4b1NSUnh1cXRkVmFPMGI3eU1UZVNoQ0E0dmp1a2dlQmpKRTk0RjhoOHJ1azFFU1hCOGtrRUVuMnFIekcyeWlFbHNhMnNIdkhySjFTaGNIV3lBdWxubTg?oc=5) |
| Bangor Daily News | How to keep ticks out of your yard and off your body | 2026-06-23 23:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiywFBVV95cUxQUzBVQUQxUkp3Z2R4VlNEQm9DUllBa3V2TUhhLU1id0dEenNXUUo5cmFEVzNCazE4SWl2aG9SZ0Q5bmlQbkdnc0k0bFl4QnJJclBmaWlINWo3dGltZ2xZUXNSWDNiamUxUEVnc1N3V3FIUFVZY0pOYXB3eFhLRlZmT2hyNkh6Wl9FU2VnX1lUeU9IRlhrSGFmY3E0ZTE1MnlvQWN1Qk1IQnVHcHNzWXRIVV9wWVlaLWVzV2FpcUxSM2wwM1hCcEQwRW03Zw?oc=5) |
| The Spruce | We Asked Pest Pros How to Tick-Proof a Backyard and They Gave Us These 9 Tips | 2026-06-23 23:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE5tVVUzamZVc1VTS20wc096SWdyamUzOFlnaFQ1Z0tRVjF5OFF4RG1xYmJYeWY5RFAxd2xwNmVTbHhKTktEY25JREpIbzF2N1Y4Sm9aaXdadjk0bVdxVmpmcXNLbC00d0tCWjFic1JR?oc=5) |

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