Natural Plants to Keep Ticks and Fleas Away
Discover natural plants like rosemary, lavender, and marigolds that effectively repel ticks and fleas. These garden-friendly herbs not only prevent pests but also beautify your outdoor space. For persistent infestations, consider targeted pet treatments such as chewables and topicals. Enhance your garden's pest defense naturally and keep your pets healthy with these simple strategies.
Natural Vegetation for Deterring Ticks and Fleas
Many pet owners enjoy outdoor activities with their animals in the backyard, but pests like ticks and fleas pose health risks, including diseases such as Lyme disease. Fortunately, planting specific herbs and plants can naturally ward off these parasites while beautifying your garden. Incorporating these plants creates an effective barrier against pests and enhances the aesthetic appeal of your outdoor space.
Rosemary
Its aromatic properties, especially the compound terpinolene, naturally repel ticks and also deter mites, flies, and aphids.
Pennyroyal
Known for its pungent aroma, Pennyroyal's strong scent discourages ticks and fleas from inhabiting your garden.
Wormwood
An ornamental plant with a bitter taste that repels parasites responsible for diseases.
Rue
Featuring attractive blue-green leaves, rue emits compounds that pests dislike. Its leaves can also be rubbed on dogs to act as a natural flea deterrent.
Lavender
The scent of lavender oil confuses blood-sucking insects, making it harder for them to find hosts.
Citronella Grass
Besides providing cover, citronella has a lemon aroma that repels blood-feeding insects in your yard.
Marigold
Adds visual beauty and emits odors that drive away ticks.
Chrysanthemums
Contain pyrethrum, a natural compound that affects the nervous systems of ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes.
Garlic
Its sulfur-rich scent acts as a natural pest repellent when grown in the garden.
Thyme
The sweet lemon fragrance from thyme helps keep pests at bay while adding flavor during cooking.
Additional Pest Control Solutions
Although these plants help reduce infestations, some pests may still latch onto pets. For effective control, consider products like Simparica, Trifexis, NexGard (chewable tablets), Elanco’s Advantage® for preventing flea development, Bayer’s K9 Advantix II topical solution, and Frontline® treatments to protect your animals.
