[jdm130]

We were out in the yard yesterday doing some spring clean up and holy ticks batman! My little guy had 4, my wife had 2 on her legs and 1 in her hair. I found 2 climbing north of my knees. Unreal, I dont ever remember so many ticks in such a short time outside just on the lawn. Anyone know of a spray that will kill the ticks but not the grass? Man I hate these things [wallmad]

 

[coot09]

The home center has pesticides to apply to your lawn .... both using a spreader or with a hose spray. If you really have a problem, I may do both ... spread, and use a hose spray to get to the adults on plants and other corners of your property.

Read the instructions carefully.

I aggressively treat each year. Will do my second treatment soon.

Good luck.

 

[BobR]

I use Lawn & garden "MAX" from home depot. I spray the perimeter of the property & tall bushes. Takes care of the ticks & gnats.

 

[Dubs]

I was out Saturday bass fishing at two different spots and had ticks all over me. Must have had 40 in total. Good thing they were the big ones cause the smaller ones you can feel crawling.

 

[Bowtech Hunter]

Dubs...when we going out bass fishing...I told Steve I have a couple really good spots..we have to hit them up one night

 

[bwd172]

I've used a pesticide called se7en (seven). It kills pretty much everything, but I wouldn't use it around kids and pets. It's in a red bottle, found at Home Depot or Lowes.

 

[cuervo25_1]

Lime and pine needles or trees around the peremiter.That way nothing is harmfull for your little one.What it is about the pine trees that ticks don't like I have no idea. I just know the dogs I had in Va had their kennel built around few white pines and va pines. they never got tick or fleas,well until we let them run around the yard lol.

Lime irritates all sorts of insects fleas ,ticks,grubs ect ect ect.plus helps the lawn two birds one stone.

 

[lungbuster]

Buy some hens

 

[jerseyhunter]

What it is about the pine trees that ticks don't like I have no idea.

Could be they know they will get get glued by the sap/pine tar and can't move.

 

[cuervo25_1]

Buy some hens

guineas to be exact,they are irritating to hear but a finer insect control animal you will not find.

 

[Mr Hyde]

I had six of them but the redtails and fox liked them better.

 

[MarkMartinFan]

Sevin is the pesticide you are looking for unless you know an Licensed Exterminator and can get your hands on Permethrin Pro. You may have to reapply after a few weeks because they migrate in from the areas outside the treatment area.

 

[SlickHunter]

Talstar does a good job at controling ticks

I'm thinking of getting guinea hens, don't like to use pesticides but hate ticks (lyme disease actually) more

spray your cloths with Permethrin spray, it lasts like 2 weeks and through washings. Works pretty good. You can get permethrin spray at walmart, sports shops, etc

 

[Fireman60]

I just sprayed my yard this weekend with sevin