What to do if you find tick eggs in your garden
The presence of eggs should not be underestimated: acting immediately is essential to avoid a widespread infestation .
1. Don’t touch them with your bare hands
Always wear gloves and a mask if you decide to intervene directly.
2. Remove them safely
You can vacuum them up with a portable vacuum cleaner (which should be emptied immediately) or collect them with a damp cloth and then burn them or dispose of them in sealed bags .
3. Disinfect the area
Use natural or specific acaricidal products for the treatment of soil and surfaces.
4. Check pets
Carefully inspect dogs and cats: they may have carried ticks into the yard.
5. Consider professional intervention
If you find more than one egg cluster , contact a professional pest control company to safely and effectively treat the entire area.
How to prevent ticks from returning
To avoid future infestations:
Keep your lawn short and tidy
Remove leaves, wood, stones and wet areas
Avoid accumulation of organic waste
Use natural repellents (such as neem or eucalyptus oil)
Treat your garden periodically with eco-friendly pest control products
Finding black balls in the yard may seem like a minor detail, but if they’re tick eggs , the problem can become very serious. Prevention and prompt intervention are essential to protect the health of your entire family and pets.
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