Trust us, you dont want these guys hanging out in your space.
Sometimes the tiniest,out-of-sight pestsare the most persistent and frustrating.
Ticks certainly fall into that category with their disease-carrying, blood-sucking tendencies that impact both humans and pets.
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Meanwhile, they release their own saliva, which can potentially transmit diseases.
certified entomologist atArrow Exterminators.
These are ideal havens for rodents such as mice and rats which are renowned carriers of fleas and ticks.
Mow Frequently
While ticks very much enjoy a woodsy environment, theyll definitely settle for long grass.
This dry barrier makes it harder for ticks to move into your property.
Jerry Wang, owner atDIYPestWarehouse, suggests using certain essential oils.
Essential oils such as lavender, eucalyptus, and lemon can act as natural tick repellents, he explains.
Some plantssuch as lavender, eucalyptus, and garlicrepel ticks, Bossel says.
Fauna can help too!
Encourage tick-eating animals like birds, chickens, and guinea fowlto visit your yard, Wang advises.
These animals feed on ticks and can help control their population naturally.
Ticks prefer cool, moist areas and sunlight can make your yard much less hospitable.
This may involve a series of visits to monitor the issue and aggressively crack down on the population.
