Connecticut Lawn Company Warns: Deer Ticks Are Active Now

How Eastern CT Homeowners Can Reduce Tick Exposure This Summer

Norwich, United States – June 29, 2026 / American Landscape & Lawn Science – Norwich /

NORTH FRANKLIN, Connecticut, June 23, 2026 –

American Landscape and Lawn Science, a family-owned lawn care company serving Eastern Connecticut for over 41 years, is responding to peak-season deer tick and surface insect activity with targeted treatment options timed to Connecticut’s late spring and summer activity window. With more than 3,000 active clients across New London and Windham counties, the company is calling attention to a common oversight among homeowners: waiting too long to address tick pressure on residential properties.

Why This Season Matters for Eastern CT Homeowners

Deer tick activity in Connecticut peaks through the summer months, and the wooded landscapes and brushy borders common across the region create ideal conditions for tick populations to establish quickly. For families with children and pets spending time outdoors, summer brings the highest daily exposure risk of the year.

Chinch bugs present a simultaneous threat during this same window. These surface-feeding insects cause patchy brown spots in turf that are frequently mistaken for drought stress- and a single treatment visit can address both threats at once.

Services That May Help Reduce Exposure This Season

Surface Insect Control – Targeted treatment for deer ticks, chinch bugs, and other turf-level insects common in CT lawns
Full-Season Lawn Care Programs – Comprehensive programs combining fertilization, weed control, and surface insect management
Free Lawn Evaluation – On-site property assessment with a hand-delivered, no-obligation program recommendation

5 Things Eastern CT Homeowners Should Know About Deer Ticks This Summer

1. Wooded borders are the highest-risk zones.
Deer ticks tend to concentrate along the edges where lawn meets woods, brush, or ornamental plantings. If your yard backs up to trees or shrubby vegetation, that transition zone is where exposure is most likely to occur.

2. Ticks don’t take a summer break.
Black-legged deer ticks remain active through the warmer months, especially in shaded, humid areas. Waiting for cooler weather to treat is not a reliable strategy – by then, populations are already established.

3. Surface insect treatments may help reduce tick pressure on the lawn itself.
Professional-grade surface insect applications, when timed to peak activity, may help limit tick populations in treated turf areas. Results vary based on property conditions, surrounding habitat, and application timing.

4. Chinch bugs are a simultaneous threat.
Late June through August is prime season for chinch bug damage in Connecticut lawns. Damage appears as irregular brown patches that spread quickly in hot, dry conditions.

5. A property evaluation is the right starting point.
Every yard is different. A walk-through with a trained technician helps identify the specific risk zones on your property and match you with the right program for your situation.

Schedule a Free Lawn Evaluation This Month

Eastern Connecticut homeowners interested in surface insect control, tick management, or a full-season lawn care program can request a free lawn evaluation through American Landscape and Lawn Science. A technician will visit the property, assess current conditions, and deliver a hand-delivered quote with program options — no pressure, no obligation.

Call (860) 887-2344 or visit lawnscience.com/lawn-care-programs/ to schedule.

About American Landscape and Lawn Science

American Landscape and Lawn Science is a family-owned lawn care company founded by Steve Bousquet and based in Eastern Connecticut. In business for over 41 years, the company serves more than 3,000 active clients across New London and Windham counties with organic-based, full-season lawn care programs. Known for its science-driven approach to turf management, American Landscape and Lawn Science is the University of Connecticut Soil Testing Laboratory’s largest customer and holds a 90% program retention rate. Every product used is water-based, immediate-reentry safe, and designed around Connecticut’s specific soil and climate conditions. The company serves residential clients across Eastern Connecticut from locations in Norwich and Groton.

Visit One of Our Locations:

📍 Norwich
43 Gulliver Circle, Norwich, CT 06360
📞 (860) 887-2344
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📍 Groton
100 Fort Hill Rd, Groton, CT 06340
📞 (860) 642-9966
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American Landscape and Lawn Science has served Eastern Connecticut homeowners for over 41 years, combining professional-grade lawn care with local expertise and a commitment to results that last the full season.

Media Contact:
Steve Bousquet, Owner
American Landscape and Lawn Science
📞 (860) 608-8366
✉️ americanlandscape@yahoo.com
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