Ticks are unpleasant guests for gardeners, they can ruin time outdoors, in a summer cottage and even cause serious diseases.
But don’t despair, there are simple and effective ways to combat these insects if they bother you on your property.
How to get rid of ticks
Use the means at hand to reliably protect yourself from insect bites and not put your health at risk.
Repellents against ticks
Treating the area with special agents that ticks find unpleasant will be the first step in the fight against them.
Use lavender, eucalyptus or rosemary essential oils as natural repellents if you don't want to resort to chemicals.
Plant plants that repel ticks in your yard. These may include garlic, onions, or mint.
Vinegar and essential oils
One of the life hacks that will reliably protect against insect bites is the use of an aqueous solution based on apple cider vinegar and essential oils.
To do this, you need to mix about 150 ml of vinegar and 3 ml of essential oil, giving preference to oils with the aroma of pine needles, fir or spruce.
Dilute the prepared mixture with 150 ml of water, stir and you can start spraying.
Now you know how to get rid of ticks on your property and can use simple methods to combat them.
