Housekeeping does not only include cleaning and maintenance of the interior areas of the house. It is important to keep our gardens in good condition to prevent the appearance of unwanted pests. Summer is coming and with it the desire to spend time outdoors, whether as a family, friends, pets or alone. To take care of our health we must take into account the presence of insects such as ticks.
Preventing tick-borne diseases is essential for our health and not suffering the effects of their bites. There are chemical remedies, but also natural to avoid the uncomfortable presence of these insects. Some include the thorough care of the garden, accompanied by plants of essential scents such as lavender, citronella, mint or oregano. This way, many US citizens can get rid of tick pests and enjoy the summer.
Where do ticks live?
Ticks are a family of ectoparasites and hematophagous mites. They carry numerous diseases such as typhus and Lyme disease. Often found in the fields and our pets, since it is a better camouflage than human skin. However, we too can be bitten by them. These insects occur in cool, moist areas. A good place in your garden for ticks could be high grass or leaf litter and shaded areas. Also attractive wood accumulation and shrubs.Their method of transportation are animals, such as deer, our pets or rodents, which enter easily into our gardens.
How to avoid the presence of ticks in our gardens?
There are several options for keeping ticks out of your garden. Mainly, garden care. The following are recommended:
- Keep plots free of litter and sweep often.
- Build a barrier of gravel or the like, which would require greater entry effort for ticks.
- Keep grass and shrubs trimmed, creating more sunny areas from which these insects flee.
The most common use so far has been the use of chemical pesticides harmful to our pets, our plants and even ourselves. It is therefore advisable to follow natural and equally effective methods.
What products can I use?
There are many plants that offer a multitude of benefits, among which is repelling ticks. Plants with strong odors such as:
- Mint.
- Lemon.
- Oregano.
- Lavender.
- Rosemary.
- Citronella.
- Calendula.
- Wormwood.
- Garlic.
- Geraniums.
- Catnip.
The smell of these plants is avoided by pests. Moreover, it has been shown that tansy oil repels ticks between 64% and 72%. It is of no use if these methods are available at will. They have to be placed strategically so that it protects the whole of your garden.
What other methods can be used?
Besides maintaining a garden care and introducing plants that repel ticks, there are other methods that can also be carried out in a complementary way. You can place permethrin-blended cotton traps in the mice’s burrows to kill their larvae, so that rodents cannot spread the pest. Another serious remedy with farm chickens or birds consumers of these insects, although perhaps not lamas practice.
Deploying diatomaceous earth will also help to get rid of them, while respecting our pets and the environment. It is inevitable that some tick will appear, especially if it is large gardens if we have pets. After spending time outdoors, we should check our clothes and skin folds to make sure that none are hooked. If these repellent and prevention methods are put into operation, the chances of enjoying a summer without bites is much greater. No excuses! Organize a day of gardening with family and friends and enjoy your garden together!
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