How can I get rid of ticks ? We have so many down by the pond.
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Sue
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we mow around the pond and have a camper it has so many ticks.what can I use?
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Spray the area with a solution of water and lemongrass oil when you are there to help keep ticks down. You can also spray this on yourself as well. It will not kill the ticks, but should help them stay away.
Poor you! I found this site that looks at the problem as an indoor and an outdoor problem with step by step directions for treating both, plus an additional section on preventing ticks (mowing the lawn is a great first step). I hope it helps: http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Ticks-Around-Your-Home ; Good luck!
http://www.koiphen.com/forums/showthread.php?139142-Tick-prevention-near-the-pond
You also need to set traps...mice, chipmunks, squirrels carry them
Get guinea hens, they eat ticks
Chickens!
Call a professional that sprays for tics and mosquitos. Whatever it is they spray it works and is not harmful to humans or animals.
See if this doesn't tell you everything you ever needed to know about ticks, Sue: https://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/ticks-and-their-control/
Hi Sue, 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