November is here which means flea
and tick season is upon us. Both pests feed on blood and cause irritating
bites. Their bites both transmit different diseases; Fleas transmit tapeworms
and ticks can carry Lyme disease and the Rocky Mountain fever. These illnesses
can cause major health issues if go untreated, so keeping yourself, your family
and your furry friends safe is a top priority as we roll into the season. Utilizing
plants is a great (and natural) way to repel these pests. We have found the
best garden plants that you can plant to help keep you and your pets safe this
flea and tick season.
Rosemary
If all natural is your thing, then
rosemary is for you! Rosemary is an herb that is a natural flea and tick
repellent. Herbal essential oils are often a good eco-friendly pest repellent.
Rosemary carries a strong scent. So only dusting a few spring around the garden
will help keep the fleas and ticks away. The good thing is, is that rosemary also
repels mites, flies and aphids.
Wormwood
A compact ornamental perennial that
has dense, silver foliage that will help keep fleas and ticks away is called
wormwood. Wormwood is also known as artemisia. The leaves on this plant are
aromatic. That is what helps to scare away the fleas and ticks. Wormwood is
good for more than just a flea and tick repellent. It can be used to make
natural tea. Wormwood is also the main ingredient in absinthe. Absinthe is a
distilled, highly concentrated alcohol. The benefits that wormwood gives is
great, so make sure to pick up some for all your needs!
Garlic
Garlic is probably one you’ve never
thought of. Many people associate garlic with home kitchen cooking. Garlic is
part of the allium family. We has humans love the smell and taste of garlic.
But fleas and ticks strongly dislike it. This is why this is an amazing way to
deter those pests from your yard. Taking some garlic cloves and sprinkling them
around the perimeter of your yard it will stop the fleas and ticks from
entering. If you live in an area where deer are present garlic will also keep
deer away.
As you can see there is a lot of
natural remedies used to help keep fleas and ticks out of your yard. We want to
make sure you are safe. Share below which one you used. Contact us today at
Four Seasons Sunrooms and Windows today for your free no obligation
consultation!