A Yard Spray to Kill Ticks & Fleas

Your dog can pick up fleas and ticks in an untreated yard.

If you have pets, then you know the drill of how to get rid of fleas and ticks: the medication, the baths and all the house cleaning. If the ticks and fleas live in your yard, they could come right back unless you also treat your yard.

Ticks and Fleas

Ticks and fleas can thrive in your yard, especially if you live in a warm climate. When your pets go outside, they can be infected with the insects and worse, bring them back inside your home, according to "The Complete Home Veterinary Guide."

Yard Spray

Insecticidal sprays are available that you can use on your yard to eliminate tick and flea infestations. During peak tick season, treating your yard every three weeks will help block any new infestations from occurring.

Considerations

Insecticides can cause sickness in animals and in children, so if you spray your yard to kill ticks and fleas, be sure to keep your pets and kids away from the area. Giving your pets flea prevention medication can help reduce the risk of them bringing fleas and ticks into your home, according to "The Dog Bible."

References

• "The Dog Bible"; Tracie Hotchner; 2005.
• "The Complete Home Veterinary Guide"; Chris C. Pinney; 2003.