A Safe Way to Kill Ticks in a Dog Kennel

Although tick control can be tedious, it is necessary to ensure you and your pet's safety. Ticks pass from animals to humans, and with some ticks lifelong diseases, such as Lyme disease, can result from tick bites. Ticks can map out their route to their host by identifying their prey from a distance. They tend to locate in shrubs and bushes and hide in dark areas. Dog kennels should be located in direct sunlight to help to keep the kennel free of ticks.

  1. Getting Rid of Ticks in Your Dog's Kennel

    • Remove all bedding from your pet's kennel and wash it. Set your washing machine on regular cycle and the water temperature on hot. When the cycle has finished, remove the bedding and dry thoroughly in your dryer.

      Remove all debris from your yard, such as leaf litter and old logs, and keep flowerbeds dry. Mow your grass, trim bushes and shrubs, especially along paths and walkways. Seal any cracks in walkways and cement in the yard.

      Choose a spray that is low-toxicity. Spray all trees, bushes, shrubs and grass with the solution. Eliminating ticks in the surrounding areas of your dog's kennel will help to ensure its safety by decreasing the risk of ticks. Spray the sides of your dog's kennel with the spray as well. For the floor of the kennel, apply a thick layer of salt and let sit for 10 hours.

    Prevention for Tick Control

    • Regular monitoring and management for tick control is necessary. Spraying your yard should be performed yearly, preferably in May. Your dog's kennel should be regularly washed with a garden hose, and treating the floor with salt can be performed as needed. Wash your pet's bedding frequently, ensuring your pet's safety and hygiene.

    Checking for Ticks and Removal of Ticks

    • Always wear surgical gloves when examining your pet for ticks and handling ticks. Your pet should be checked daily for ticks. This can be done by running your hands under its hair and feeling for lumps. If a tick is found embedded in your pet's skin, use fine-pointed tweezers, grasp the tick's head firmly and remove the tick by pulling it at at a slow, steady pace. Do not squeeze the body of the tick. Clean your pet's skin with soap and water. Place the tick in a jar of alcohol and record the date. If later illness occurs, you or your vet will be able to identify the tick.