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No, those aren’t the winning Powerball numbers.

That’s the temperature in Richardson, TX this week.

It’s not just hot. It’s fry an egg on your dashboard hot.

Weather like this is great for the beach, but it can be brutal for anyone out running lawn care routes during the hottest time of the day (9am-3pm). You’re sweating out water as fast as you can drink it!

While you won’t be able to completely beat the heat, you can definitely take measures to at least SURVIVE the summer.

Here’s how you can deal with the summer heat and make sure your best employees are equipped for the long, hot days ahead...

How to Stay Hydrated while Working Outside

Always keep insulated tumblers with you! Water will be your lifesaver this summer.

I know many of us need our morning jolt to wake us up, but try to keep the caffeine to a minimum throughout the day.

How can you tell if you're dehydrated?

Here are a few signs of dehydration:

How to Keep Cool All Summer Long

Cooling off quickly between lawn care jobs is the key to beating the heat.

How to Protect Your Lawn Care Employees from the Sun's Harmful Rays

Yes, it’s true. You really 

do need to protect yourself from the sun. Not only will it cool you down, it may also prevent all sorts of sun-related problems from happening over the course of time - and it’s never too late to start!

Choose a sunscreen with a minimum of 30 SPF that doesn’t wear off when you sweat. Cover your…

How to Avoid Heatstroke

Most of all, listen to your body.

If you exhibit any signs of heatstroke, immediately slow down and cool yourself off.

Learn the signs and what you should do while you’re waiting for emergency personnel to get there if you’re experiencing heatstroke.

The 8 Deadly Signs of Heatstroke

According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, signs you may be experiencing heatstroke include:

When to Call for Help

If you’re out in the field and think you or your employees are having heatstroke, don’t mess around. Call 911 and seek immediate medical help.

In the meantime, there are a few things you can do to assist them while you’re waiting for medical staff to get there:

Visit the Mayo Clinic’s website for more info on heatstroke.

Be the Lawn Care Boss Everyone Respects

Everyone loves a boss who looks out for their employees’ well-being.

That should be no different during the summer. As a matter of fact, you need to be extra vigilant when it comes to taking care of your employees during the summer months.

In addition to the ideas above, here are some more rock star ideas you can do to help your team beat the heat:

One final note… the best way to beat the heat this summer is HYDRATION.

Lawns aren’t the only things that need water.

Water is your BEST FRIEND. Seriously.


Related: Motivate Lawn Care Employees All Year Long