How to Get Rid of Ticks in the Yard Naturally
Nobody wants ticks in their yard, but how do you get rid of them? Luckily, there are many effective natural home remedies that are safe for dogs and other pets, and effective at deterring ticks.
Here’s what we recommend:
1. Use a cedar oil spray
One of our favorite natural tick repellents is cedar oil spray. Cedar oil is a natural, non-toxic, effective tick repellent. If you’re going out hiking, you can spray it directly on your skin or clothing.
It’s safe for use on humans and pets.
While you can buy cedar oil tick spray at most home and garden stores, you can also make your own by mixing 60 drops of cedarwood essential oil into a dark-colored spray bottle filled with water and 1 ounce of grain alcohol.
Shake the mixture well and spray anywhere you’ve noticed tick activity.
2. Use eucalyptus or neem oil
Both eucalyptus and neem oil will kill ticks on contact.
To use these essential oils to get rid of ticks, combine 4 ounces of purified water into a spray bottle, along with 30 drops of your carrier oil of choice. Shake well and spray anywhere you want to kill ticks.
3. Use diatomaceous earth
What kills ticks in the yard naturally?
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a powder made from fossilized diatoms and is one of the most effective ways to get rid of pests organically.
While it’s completely safe for kids, pets, and people, DE is dangerous for pests.
When ticks encounter DE, it will dehydrate them immediately, killing them within hours.
To use DE as a tick-killer, sprinkle it anywhere you’ve noticed ticks in your yard. You can also use it to create a barrier between wooded and grassy areas.
Re-apply the DE every few weeks, or after heavy rain
