| Natural & Organic Controls What? 
Insecticidal soap and pyrethrin-based sprays such as Safer® Brand Mosquito and Tick Killer are best used in combination for effective tick control. How? Insecticidal Soap (Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids) & Pyrethrin- combined are the organic equivalent of a 1-2 knock down punch. The soap will penetrate the tick's shell enough to weaken and dehydrate the insect and allow the pyrethrin to absorb in to the tick and do its job. Pyrethrin is a powerful nerve agent and will paralyze and kill the insect on contact. Keep in mind this soap is not like dish detergent, it's a base from a blend of natural plant sources and pyrethrin oils and comes from the chrysanthemum flower. An effective and organic combination....... Spray Safer® Brand Mosquito and Tick Killer as a contact killer for your entire lawn area. Use in accordance with directions on the product label. When? Ticks can be present at any time of year. Their activity decreases in colder weather and increases in warmer weather. Also, many species of ticks will go into a state of diapause when food sources are scarce. Diapause is similar to hibernation except the animal does not grow during this time or molt to the next stage of life. Lawn treatments for ticks may be necessary year round in warmer climates but in more seasonal climates, tick treatments are probably only necessary in the spring & summer. Why Choose a Natural Solution? Natural solutions break down quickly into their natural elements. They are preferable to chemical pesticides that leave residuals where they are sprayed causing long-term detrimental affects on the environment. Natural Predators What? Parasitic wasps and certain birds, particularly the Guinea fowl, eat ticks. How? The parasitic wasp lays its eggs inside of a tick and when the eggs hatch, the emerging wasps kill the tick and feed on it. Attract these wasps by planting nectar or pollen producing flowers. They can also be bought commercially. 
Several birds feed on ticks, and the Guinea fowl is perhaps one of nature's most efficient predators when it comes to devouring huge amounts of ticks. Guinea fowl can be raised, although it may take some work on your part. When? Plant attracting flora early in the season so parasitic wasps may be present when tick larvae emerge. Most local greenhouses and garden centers can help you determine the right planting time for nectar and pollen producing plants to ensure that the pollen and nectar will be available when the wasps arrive. Most wild birds can be attracted with bird feeders, although you do want them to eat the ticks more than the bird seed! Guinea fowl can be outdoors at anytime of the year, just be sure they are protected from predators. Wild birds and Guinea fowl will eat ticks largely during the summer months or warm weather when the ticks are most active. Safer®Brand brings you a variety of effective insect control products that are gentler on the environment! Most of them proudly display the OMRI Listed® organic seal and comply for use in organic gardening! 
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