Yes, there is a lawn spray that is safe for bees and butterflies. The Wondercide Flea and Tick Spray does not harm birds, bees or butterflies. However, caution should be taken to avoid spraying while ...

Send ticks packing by clearing away their favorite foods and habitats, and adopting repellents and landscaping techniques ...

You can keep fleas and ticks out of your yard by regularly mowing and trimming your grass, keeping it short but not too short.

Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying nature.

A total of 49 specimens were found: 19 females, 16 males and 11 nymphs. There was an average of 2.72 ticks/dog, with a range from 1 to 7 ticks per animal. Seven animals that were infected or exposed ...

Ticks can spread diseases. They're not just found in wild areas. They could be lurking in your own backyard. 2 News Cathy Tatom brings us Consumer Reports' tips to keep ticks away from your yard.

Jun. 25—DeBorgia Schoolhouse Yard Sale and Flea Market. Soggy, but satisfied, were the customers on Friday and Saturday at the annual yard sale and flea market at the DeBorgia Schoolhouse ...

A consumer horticulture specialist in Guilford County's AG Extension office talks about how you can care for your lawn and plants during the heat.

Put a perimeter of wood chips or gravel between your yard and wooded areas. Avoid using mulch, as it can be a breeding ground for ticks.

Add Tick-Repelling Plants to Your Yard Another natural way to get rid of ticks is to grow some beautiful plants that these tiny arachnids aren’t very fond of.