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When and Where to Place Tick Tubes
- Best placed in early spring when mice are nesting and ticks begin their active season.
- Space tubes about 10-15 feet apart around your yard’s edges.
- Avoid placing tubes in wet or heavily shaded areas where cotton may get moldy.
Additional Tips for Tick Prevention
- Keep your lawn trimmed and remove leaf litter to reduce tick-friendly habitats.
- Use mulch or gravel barriers between wooded areas and your yard.
- Consider natural predators like birds and frogs to keep rodent populations in check.
Final Thoughts
DIY tick tubes are a smart, natural way to protect your yard from ticks by targeting the critters that carry them. This easy-to-make, cost-effective method can greatly reduce tick encounters, helping you enjoy your outdoor spaces safely. Combine tick tubes with other prevention strategies for the best results.
Keep your yard—and your family—tick-free this season with this simple DIY solution!
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