It’s sad, but true: if you have a house, you’ll have some unwelcome visitors sharing it with you.
Before you get worried, I mean bugs, not strange people living in your house. Especially tiny bugs you might not even see or be able to move outside. Honestly, I don’t like bugs, and the thought of living with ants, spiders, and earwigs is not appealing.
But it’s something we can’t avoid. I don’t think bugs plan to invade our homes on purpose. At least I hope not. That would be strange.
Anyway, I’ve learned to put up with most bugs in my house. But I absolutely refuse to accept ticks.
Let’s see a show of hands: Who likes ticks? I bet almost no one raised their hand. Ticks are really gross bugs that carry diseases and spread quickly.
That’s why it’s super important for you to be able to recognize groups of tick eggs and know what to do if you find them in your backyard. Luckily, we’ve put together a helpful guide with all the answers you need.
Identifying
Tick eggs are super tiny, like the size of a small seed you find on bread. They’re shaped like ovals or pears and kind of see-through. You’ll often find them stuck together on plants or the ground.
As they grow, they’ll become less see-through and feel smooth and shiny. They can be different colors, like light yellow or brown.
What to do
So, you found what you think are tick eggs and now you’re freaking out. Oh, hold on, that’s just me panicking.
Seriously, tick eggs can be a big issue. Since ticks can carry diseases like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme Disease, it’s important to get rid of the eggs safely.
We suggest you talk to a pest control expert or vet for help identifying them and figuring out what to do next.
Keeping your yard tick-free
Honestly, none of us want to find tick eggs in any part of our yard. That’s why it’s helpful to know how to reduce the chance of them being there in the first place.
You can do things like getting rid of plants that deer like, since ticks often live on deer. Examples include tulips, hostas, and azaleas. Also, planting herbs and plants that ticks don’t like, such as mint, rosemary, and chrysanthemums, can help.
Keep your lawn short and get rid of bushes where ticks could hide. Keep wood piles off the ground because ticks like damp, dark places to lay eggs.
Using natural tick repellents and keeping small animals like mice and rabbits out of your garden will also help. You might also consider using insecticides, but be careful not to harm the environment.
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