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To successfully control ticks in your area, it is important to take the necessary measures. Although folk remedies can be helpful, it is recommended that you seek the professional services of a company that specializes in acaricidal treatment of the area against ticks. They have the knowledge and experience to effectively eliminate ticks and prevent their reoccurrence. However, for additional protection you can use a number of folk remedies.
How to recognize the presence of ticks on the site on your own
Detection of ticks in the area can be done independently using several simple methods:
Visual inspection
Carefully inspect your area, especially areas with tall grass, shrubs, trees and shaded areas. Pay attention to tree trunks, lower branches, leaves, rocks and other objects where ticks can hide.
Feeling the body
Apply a light touch or stroke over your body, especially your legs, arms, neck and hair.Mites usually attach to the skin and can be felt as small protrusions or bumps.
Using white material
Walk around the area with a white cloth or paper towel. Insects tend to attach themselves to bright objects, and they may be visible against a light background.
Pet check
Bloodsuckers can attach themselves to your pets' fur and skin. Check your pets regularly after walking in the area and remove any pests found.
Secrets and tricks of folk recipes against insects
Getting rid of ticks in your area using folk remedies may be one way to cope with this problem. Here are some effective methods you can use:
- Mugwort: Plants such as wormwood have a pungent odor that repels ticks. Planting sagebrush along the perimeter of your property can help reduce insect numbers.
- Leaf Removal: Regularly removing fallen leaves and then burning or burying them can reduce hiding places for them to reproduce.
- Plants with repellent odors: Some plants, such as rosemary, garlic and mint, have odors that are unpleasant to these insects. Planting these plants in your area can help repel them.
- Chemicals Based on Natural Ingredients: There are several natural chemicals that can be used to treat the area. These can be essential oils such as eucalyptus, lavender or tea tree, which can be added to water and sprayed on plants and grassy areas.
- Dense ground cover: Pests prefer tall grass and shrubs where they can easily attach themselves to passing animals or people.Regularly trimming grass and shrubs and placing a layer of gravel or sawdust on the ground can reduce the risk of their presence.
Protecting the area from ticks: Solutions from improvised means
Concentrated solutions and decoctions from improvised means can be effective in protecting the area from ticks. They can be used for irrigating local areas, vegetable gardens and orchards. Experienced gardeners recommend treating the surrounding area with such products, as well as protecting themselves and their pets.
Recipe 1: Citrus solution
To prepare this solution you will need 1 liter of water and 2 lemons or oranges. Mix 1 liter of water with squeezed citrus juice. Apply the solution when warm.
Recipe 2: Herbal decoction
Take any herb with a pungent smell (as mentioned above) and crushed garlic cloves. Add this mixture to water and use the resulting infusion to irrigate the area.
Recipe 3: Soda and boric acid
Sprinkle large amounts of baking soda and boric acid in areas where ticks live. These products will repel parasites.
Recipe 4: Aqueous solutions with essential oils
Dilute the water by adding essential oils such as fir oil or tar. The pungent smell of tar disgusts dangerous ticks.
It is important to remember that these homemade solutions may help repel ticks, but are not a guarantee of complete protection. It is also recommended to take other precautions such as wearing protective clothing, regular body checks and visiting professional services for more effective tick control. If your tick problem becomes severe, it is recommended that you contact a competent tick control company.
