Whats a good way to eliminate ticks outdoors which doesn involve the use of a pesticide?”
All ticks are parasitic, feeding on the blood of animals. Ticks frequently live in shady, moist ground cover and also cling to tall grass, brush, shrubs, and low tree branches. Lawns and gardens may harbor ticks, especially at the edges of woods and forests and around old stone walls (areas where deer and mice, the primary hosts of the deer tick, thrive). To prevent Lyme disease, avoid contact with soil, leaves, and vegetation as much as possible, especially during May, June, and July, when ticks have not yet matured and are harder to detect. Keep all grass and weed areas cut short. Locate and remove abandoned bird nests. Remove any clutter you may have outdoors to help control the rodent population. Rodents are often hosts for ticks. When you do venture into the great outdoors, follow these tips: Wear enclosed shoes and boots, long-sleeved shirts, and long pants. Tuck pants into boots or shoes to prevent ticks from crawling up legs. Wear light-colored clothing to help you see ticks ea
