What pest is eliminated by cutting grass and ground cover?

The practice of cutting grass and ground cover is particularly effective in managing fleas. Fleas thrive in tall grass and dense vegetation, which provide favorable conditions for their lifecycle. By maintaining a well-mowed lawn and controlling ground cover, you reduce the habitats where fleas can live and reproduce, thereby helping to limit their population.

In contrast, while crickets, roaches, and spiders may also inhabit grassy areas or ground cover, these pests are less directly affected by cutting grass. Crickets prefer a variety of habitats including moist areas, roaches thrive in damp environments or near food sources, and spiders often build webs in undisturbed areas, including corners and foliage. Thus, while maintaining a neat lawn can impact these pests indirectly, the primary focus of cutting grass and ground cover is to disrupt the living conditions of fleas.