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Really bad year for tics here for the first time. What can I used that won't kill the bees and earth worms?
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Asked May 04, 2024, 6:35 PM EDT
Really bad year for tics here for the first time. What can I used that won't kill the bees and earth worms?
Genesee County Michigan
Expert Response
Tick numbers are especially high in Michigan now. They are more prevalent in grassy areas. Wearing long pants and/or applying an insect repellent can help prevent tick bites. If you use a perimeter spray treatment, these will kill most insects. However, if you apply in an area with few or no flowering plants, there will be a reduced risk for damage to pollinators.
Here is a resource on managing ticks through garden designs and barriers at the perimeter of a home: https://thetickapp.wordpress.com/tick-prevention/prevent-tick-bites/in-the-backyard/
The tick in your picture is an American dog tick, which does not transmit lyme disease.
Here is a resource on managing ticks through garden designs and barriers at the perimeter of a home: https://thetickapp.wordpress.com/tick-prevention/prevent-tick-bites/in-the-backyard/
The tick in your picture is an American dog tick, which does not transmit lyme disease.
