By Melinda Myers
Summer is synonymous with fun outdoor activities like barbeques, lawn games, hikes, and gardening.
But it can also mean unwanted pests like mosquitoes and ticks.
Employing a few preventative strategies can help minimize the annoyance and reduce the risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.
Start by creating a landscape that is less inviting to mosquitoes and ticks. Reduce mosquitoes’ daytime resting spaces by keeping your garden weeded. Removing weeds and managing neglected garden spaces will make your landscape less inviting to these pests.
