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Flea & Tick Killers for the Yard
Flea & Tick Killers for the Yard. Fleas and ticks not only are a nuisance to your pet but can also cause health problems. Treating your pet is only the first step. You also need to treat fleas and ticks in your yard and a spray is an effective treatment option.
Fleas and ticks not only are a nuisance to your pet but can also cause health problems. Treating your pet is only the first step. You also need to treat fleas and ticks in your yard and a spray is an effective treatment option.
Commercial Killers
Most commercial flea and tick sprays contain organophosphate insecticides. This additive kills the fleas and ticks by causing interruptions in the creatures' nervous systems. Although they are effective at killing fleas and ticks, they may also pose a health risk to your children and pets.
Homemade Options
Essential oils are an alternative to the commercial sprays on the market. Although they do not kill the fleas and ticks, essential oils repel them. For fleas, choose peppermint or rosemary essential oils. For ticks, choose lavender or citronella. The oils can be added to water and then sprayed on your yard.
Alternatives to Sprays
If you prefer not to use sprays at all, you can choose an alternative method. One option for flea treatment is nematodes. These tiny worms feed off the larvae of the fleas, keeping the fleas' numbers in check. Another effective treatment method is mowing your grass. Both fleas and ticks use long blades of grass to wait for their host to walk by. Keeping the grass short helps keep them at bay.
