Ticks

So apparently this year ticks are going to be a problem..DH has picked several off him and I find them on the dogs almost everyday...and i just found one in my car, hanging out on my door

My dogs get flea and tick preventative, so I know they are ok...but I'm worried b/c I'm 5months pregnant and the thought of getting a tick on me, freaks me out...

Does anyone know any measure I can take in my yard, besides keeping the grass cut short? I am calling the town today b/c the common land next to our house is long...just wasn't sure if there was a spray, or something else I can do
btw: I'm in NC, not sure if that matters

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Not much you can do besides keep the grass short and maybe spray...which I would be wary of since you are PG.

The winter has been so mild that this is going to be a horrendous year for ticks.

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ugh, that is disapointing...is there any kind of spray in particular I should use?

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Are you willing to get guinea hens? They eat the ticks in your backyard. I know some people that have them in their yards to eat the bugs.

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Posted by Nicole728

Posted by neener1211

Are you willing to get guinea hens? They eat the ticks in your backyard. I know some people that have them in their yards to eat the bugs.

Really? If someone wants to send me some, then sure thing...although I don't know how the dogs would like that


Apparently this isn't an easy fix...I think I hate ticks more than spiders...and that is a lot!

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Posted by neener1211

Posted by Nicole728

Posted by neener1211

Are you willing to get guinea hens? They eat the ticks in your backyard. I know some people that have them in their yards to eat the bugs.

Really? If someone wants to send me some, then sure thing...although I don't know how the dogs would like that


Apparently this isn't an easy fix...I think I hate ticks more than spiders...and that is a lot!

You can buy them I believe, not that expensive. They just roam your property, but don't fly. I know a family that has them and they have cats that don't even bother them.

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what about that propane machine that they sell at home depot, you put it in the back of your yard and it works a certain amount of sq. ft to kill bugs in that range, maybe its good for ticks to?? I know a few people who have it for mosquitoes and it works great

I don't know much about being pregnant, but I assume you can't use any sprays on yourself when your outdoors?

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Yeah they are a problem this season!

I found one on my dog yesterday and my dad had one on him after a round of golf last week.