If you live in an area which will allow you to have chickens, Guiney hens will eat all the ticks in your yard. Even just one hen will clean quite a large area of ticks.
Thanks Judy!!Will definitely try this!! I have tried so many products, last one was diatamacius earth, it seems to be slowing them down... but Iwill use your suggestions! Nina
Hi Nina, 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
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If you live in an area which will allow you to have chickens, Guiney hens will eat all the ticks in your yard. Even just one hen will clean quite a large area of ticks.
20 drops of lemongrass oil, 20 drops of eucalyptus oil, 4 oz. water in a spray bottle. Amounts to be increased as needed.
Thanks Judy!!Will definitely try this!! I have tried so many products, last one was diatamacius earth, it seems to be slowing them down... but Iwill use your suggestions! Nina
Martha Stewart says the same thing!! As many ticks as I have ,I'd have to get a flock!! Thank You
Thank you Frances!! Im thinking of those noisy little chickens!!
Hi Nina, 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