There may be dangers lurking in your backyard and it is important to be able to identify them. Some of them may come in the form of tiny eggs that could end up introducing various diseases to you and your family.
If you see these tick eggs in your yard, you should take action right away. Not only are ticks a nuisance, they also can spread a variety of diseases, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Here’s how to identify them.
Tick eggs are not easy to see because they are very tiny, about 0.5 mm each. This is the size of a poppy seed, and they are usually oval-shaped and are either white or translucent.
Typically, tick eggs are laid in clusters that are attached to vegetation or leaf litter. As they get older and prepare to hatch, they can take on a color that is close to the adult tick of the species.
The biggest problem with tick eggs is the fact that they can hatch into larvae and eventually spread disease. Handling the tick eggs cautiously to prevent the spread of those diseases is imperative.
The best thing to do is to get a professional pest control expert involved if you see tick eggs in your yard. They have various methods of tick control that they can apply.
If the tick is already attached to the skin, you can use tweezers to grab the tick near where it is attached and pull gently until the tick eventually backs out of the skin. You should then dispose of the tick by flushing it down the toilet.
The type of tick that carries Lyme disease are deer ticks, and you can remove tulips, azaleas, or hostas from the yard to keep deer from coming around. At the same time, you can plant herbs like Rosemary, mint, or chrysanthemums. These can keep ticks from coming to the area.
Taking care of your lawn and mowing it regularly is also important. You can also remove leaf piles and debris from the yard to keep the ticks from having a place to lay their eggs.
Other options may also be available, such as using tick tubes or tick repellents. Using garden beds that are rough can also keep them from being a problem.
The bottom line is, you need to work hard to keep ticks from becoming a problem. With work and some professional help, your family can be a lot safer around the yard.
