How can I rid my backyard of Ticks?
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How can I get rid of ticks ? We have so many down by the pond.
we mow around the pond and have a camper it has so many ticks.what can I use?
You need to treat the lawn and garden with an insect control for ticks.
We had that problem at the local pool one year. We would lay our towels on the grass and when you picked them up they would have tons of ticks on them. The area had to be treated with a tick control application to kill the ticks and keep them away.
run chickens or guineas as they both eat ticks.
I found this online for you:
Tick Control
If pest populations become intolerable, spot treat problem areas with a fast-acting botanical insecticidesuch as Safer® Mosquito & Tick Killer. This natural spray persists for about two weeks and has less toxicity than commercial chemical pesticides.
https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/lawn-pests/tick-control/
This is one of the few times that I would use a commercial application of a pesticide. If you choose to do this, if you have anyone with a compromised immune system, children and pets, relocate them for at least 4 hours after application. Over night would be better if that can be arranged.
Mosquito Ranger! kills mosquitos, ticks and fleas.
Hi Ethal, Eucalyptus oil is known as an effective tick repellent and killer. Just combine 4 ounces of purified or distilled water into a small spray bottle along with 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil. You can also use diatomaceous earth. This article will give you more information on why and how it works - https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-is-diatomaceous-earth
Following. I've been diagnosed with lime disease and rocky mountain spotted fever. Ugh 😣