Aren't you planning on raising chickens, De? Could be a good idea, with how many ticks you keep finding...
What is the most effective and natural tick control in your yard?
Tick control is important.
With tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Powassan virus, and the fact the tick population is growing and spreading annually in the United States (particularly in the Northeast and the Midwest), many people want to learn more about getting rid of ticks.
One way to control ticks is to let your chicken flock patrol your yard in search of pests and ticks. Anecdotal and scientific evidence suggests your chickens are more than effective at tick and pest control.
http://www.wideopenpets.com/tick-control-with-chickens-how-effective-is-your-fowl-flock-patrol/
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