I've been dealing with a tick problem in my garden and it's getting frustrating. I've already been bitten twice in the past couple of months! I make sure to spray myself with tick repellent, but I'm looking for ways to keep ticks out of the garden itself. It's not a dense garden; I mostly have some small sprouted plants and bare soil. Yet, I still find ticks crawling around while I'm planting. Is there anything I can do to deter them that's safe, non-toxic, and won't break the bank?
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One effective option is to use diatomaceous earth. It works by dehydrating the ticks, which is pretty ruthless, but it's safe for you, your pets, and your plants. Just sprinkle it in the areas where you see them in the soil.
I actually have some diatomaceous earth lying around! Should I be worried about it harming any beneficial bugs in my garden?