Tic problems?

Question:

I moved into this apartment a few months ago and right below the deck there are 2 huge bushes. It seems that every time I open the sliding glass doors I find a tic or 2 either on the dog or somewhere in the apartment. I want to be able to sit out on the deck without worrying if tics are getting into the apartment or on me. I know theres medicine for dogs but it there anything I can buy or make to keep tics away period?

Answers:
One thing you can do, if there are a lot of bushes, is to remove them in order to reduce habitat. There are pesticides available, but with your dog around, that's probably not good. I found the following;
Non-chemical Control of Ticks
Non-chemical tick control procedures should be implemented along with chemical control methods. These non-chemical control measures will greatly reduce tick problems. Keeping grass and weeds cut short in tick infested areas increases tick desiccation during hot weather, discourages alternative hosts and lessens the amount of plant material which may need a pesticide application to kill ticks. Removal of birds' nests in and around the property will reduce tick numbers, especially of soft ticks. Removal of clutter and debris on the property will also discourage rodent populations. You should also remove nesting material left by rodents. Screening and sealing entry points (used by squirrels, raccoons, chipmunks, rodents, bats, etc.) to houses and other structures will also greatly reduce tick problems in and around the home. Sealing cracks and crevices where ticks can hide, both inside and on the exterior of your home, will aid in tick management.

Habitat change is very important in tick control. Since ticks cannot hop or fly to get to their host, they must climb onto an object (such as tall vegetation, fences, etc.) and wait for a potential host to travel close by. Detecting shadows, vibrations, exhaled carbon dioxide or other host odors, the tick then drops from their tall perch to attach themselves to their host. Tall vegetation not only gives ticks easier access to their next passing host but also prevents insecticide applications from giving you the thorough coverage that you need. Pesticides that just "sit" on tall grasses, weeds and other vegetation are easily destroyed by sunlight. Properties and fence rows that are overgrown with weeds and tall grass offer excellent harborage for tick carrying rodents and reptiles; vegetation that grows too tall will naturally go to seed, attracting birds, rats, mice and other creatures that feed on seed. In summary, tall vegetation will severely inhibit your tick control!

Other Answers:
Diazanon powder will kill them you can buy it at your local hardware store.

i live in MS and have problems with ticks along with half the population. I also work for a vet clinic and the big thing is called over and out it is an ant killer. Doesnt work well for ants, but great for fleas and ticks. And try frontline on your dog works great. Good luck

I'd let the pro's handle this one, call your local pest control, cuz there are risks of lime disease in humans, and possible distemper in dogs as result of tic bites.

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