[Salamander]

The “connection” is that ticks hop on things and sometimes decide they’d rather eat something else, I reckon.

:D

Sorry for the gross video.
There just aren’t any Lovely Tick Flicks anywhere.

If you ever notice the birds taking dust baths, you might set out a tray of diatomaceous earth for them to bathe in.
It dessicates [and brutally shreds] ALL nasty ectoparasites and is non toxic to any other living thing.
Since birds tend to have mites that torment them, they’d be so grateful for that.

:)

[LibertyWoman]

There just aren’t any Lovely Tick Flicks anywhere

lmao!

No dusting spots here. I wonder if there is an additive I can put into their food. (note to self: research additives for tick control) In the meantime, I guess I'm going to have to recruit more possums ! haha

[FalloutShelterGirl]

If you ever notice the birds taking dust baths, you might set out a tray of diatomaceous earth for them to bathe in. It dessicates [and brutally shreds] ALL nasty ectoparasites and is non toxic to any other living thing. Since birds tend to have mites that torment them, they’d be so grateful for that.

Thanks for posting that tip! I don't have a grass lawn, just mulch, paver paths and flower beds/containers. I often see the birds and even the local squirrel taking a dust bath in shallow places in the mulch (and I have a nice, big bird bath for everyone). I will get some d-earth and do that.

[Silentgypsy]

You need to ascertain that it’s food-grade diatomaceous earth. I picked up some stuff in Home Depot that had insecticide mixed in with it. A FReeper made me aware of it. You don’t want your animals eating that.