5 Things You Can Do To Keep Ticks Out of Your Garden
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🕷️ Ticks Might Be Tiny… But the Threat is HUGE! 🐾
Ticks might seem harmless—but don’t let their size fool you. In some areas of the U.S., nearly half the tick population is infected with serious diseases like Lyme. That’s a scary stat when you consider how often they hitch a ride on your dog… or YOU. 😬
Every time my dog goes into the yard, we’re doing full-on tick checks like clockwork. It’s exhausting. And with ticks carrying bacteria and disease, we can’t afford to be careless.
❌ Say NO to Toxic Pesticides
Yes, you could douse your garden in chemical solutions… but do you really want that around your kids, pets, and plants? 🚫
Instead, the best defense is a natural offense. Prevention is the key—and it’s easier than you think.
🌼 5 Natural Ways to Keep Ticks Out of Your Garden:
- Plant Tick-Repelling Herbs – Rosemary, lavender, mint, and lemongrass do double duty: they look great AND keep ticks away.
- Keep Grass Trimmed Short – Ticks love to hide in tall grass. Mow regularly and edge your yard to keep them out.
- Create a Barrier – Add a border of wood chips or gravel between your lawn and wooded areas.
- Invite Tick Predators – Birds, chickens, and even certain bugs can help control tick populations naturally.
- Diatomaceous Earth – Sprinkle food-grade DE in shady, damp areas. It’s deadly to ticks, but safe for pets and humans.
🛑 Don’t wait for a bite to take action. A little planning now can mean a tick-free, worry-free summer for your whole family. 🌞🐕
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