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 design and barriers at the perimeter of a home: https://thetickapp.wordpress.com/tick-prevention/prevent-tick-bites/in-the-backyard/