Foods That Kill Deer Ticks

Deer ticks are parasites about the size of sesame seeds, most commonly spotted in warm seasons. These pests can latch on to you or your pets, embedding their heads into the skin to feast on blood. Deer ticks can carry many infections, including Lyme disease. Some foods in your home or local grocery store can kill these harmful insects.

  1. Garlic

    • Liquid garlic extract can be purchased from your local grocery store. Place 5 to 10 drops of the extract directly to the tick. Wait 20 to 30 minutes for the tick to die before removing it from the skin. You can also feed pets garlic biscuits or use garlic-based agents in your lawn and garden to repel ticks.

    Olive Oil

    • Olive oil will kill ticks on contact. Coating the skin or fur with olive oil will kill any ticks that may be buried inside it. If you are placing olive oil on your dog, ensure you give him several baths with shampoo afterward to remove the oil.

    Salt

    • Rubbing salt into the skin will kill ticks and their eggs. A mixture of hot water and salt will also kill them. Coating carpeting and furniture with a thin layer of salt will kill any ticks or eggs that may be lurking in your home.

    Vinegar

    • Rub vinegar directly onto a tick with a cotton ball will cause the tick to release its grasp. Grip the tick with vinegar and then dunk it into vinegar until it drowns. Mixing vinegar with water, and spraying your pet with it will also prevent them from being bitten.