Ticks don’t like to cross paths lined with wood chips or gravel. Think of it like humans walking over glass—not pleasant. Place a gravel or wood chip buffer zone between lawns and wooded areas to help keep ticks from crossing onto your property.

Does mulch keep ticks away?

Did you know that by using Cedar mulch you can naturally repel ticks and other biting pests from the perimeter of your home? Add two inches of cedar mulch around the exterior foundation of your home and around trees and boundary areas in your yard–in an effort to help keep ticks at bay.

Where do ticks hide the most?

• In and around the hair.
• In and around the ears.
• Under the arms.
• Inside the belly-button.
• Around the waist.
• Between the legs.
• Back of the knees.