What is sure fire way to get rid of ticks? have had the yard sprayed for fleas and ticks three times and my

Question

dog still gets ticks all over. does anyone have any ideas?

Answer 1

Diatomaceous Earth works real good for bug control. Diatomaceous Earth kills by physical action, not chemical, by puncturing the insect’s exoskeleton and absorbing the moisture in their bodies. So the insect dies of dehydration within 24 to 48 hours. There are three types of Diatomaceous Earth. The type I recommend is the Feed Grade Diatomaceous Earth (Fossil shell flour). It is very inexpensive and can be found in most feed stores.  Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is the purest form of Diatomaceous Earth. Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is totally organic and safe. It can be used on household pets, gardens, flower beds, field crops, grain storage, and livestock feeding. Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is Mother Nature's product with no harm to the environment, pets or to people. Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is safe for humans to eat and is used in storing wheat. You may already be eating a little in some of the foods you eat.

Answer 2

treat the dog with frontline

yearround

lower the height of your mower

Answer 3

Try some seven dust.  It should help.  You can shake it out of a jar, which would probably take a long time if you have a big yard, or maybe spread with a spreader, not sure. You can normally find seven dust at lowe's, wal mart, home depot or a garden center.   But I do believe the seven dust will help.  Also like the answer before treat the dog with frontline or advantage.  Hope this helps.  

Answer 4

Water the lawn more . Ticks like dry conditions.

Answer 5

I guess you could burn your back yard, but that isn't a good idea either.    Just keep treating the dog along with the yard is the only think I can think of.