How to Keep Ticks Out of Your Yard Naturally — 3 Methods That Work

Ticks have been a problem in gardens and backyards forever — but most of the advice out there reaches straight for the chemical sprays. In this video I'm covering three natural methods that actually work, including one that gardeners have been using for over a hundred years and the US Forest Service still recommends today. Methods covered: Yard maintenance, removing the habitat ticks depend on Diatomaceous earth. How it works and where to apply it Sulphur powder. The forgotten remedy, plus an old-school personal hack that costs almost nothing Sulphur powder is also a genuine garden insecticide, effective against mites and fungal problems beyond just ticks. And if you don't want to spend money on a duster, I made a video showing how to build one from a plastic bottle and a pair of tights 👇 🎥 DIY Sulphur Duster: https://youtu.be/veupNnqCUic Drop a comment if you've got a method that works for you — always curious what people are actually using out there. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 The Forgotten Tick Repellent 01:04 Method 1 — Keep a Tidy Yard 02:09 Method 2 — Diatomaceous Earth 03:23 Method 3 — Sulphur Powder 05:15 Safety Tips 🛒 PRODUCTS MENTIONED (Affiliate links — I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you) 🌿 Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade, 10lb with Powder Duster https://amzn.to/4ej4tsR 🌿 Garden Dust Applicator https://amzn.to/4eCGB4K 🌿 Sulfur Powder https://amzn.to/4v9BIWP 🌱 MORE FROM GREENTHUMBS GARDEN Does Boric Acid Really Work for Ant Infestations? https://youtu.be/o6wzM1pR-ro ☕ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL If you enjoy the content and want to help keep it going: 💚 Buy Me a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/alexfritz Free ways to help: 💬 Leave a comment — it genuinely makes a difference 📢 Share with a gardening friend ❤️ Every view genuinely helps 🌐 Website: https://greenthumbsgarden.net 🎍 Discord: https://discord.gg/vDdutNtTv6 🐦 Twitter: @fritzorama #GardenTips #OrganicGardening #tickseason