How to Identify and Manage Tick Eggs in Your Backyard

Tick eggs in your yard require swift action, as ticks carry diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

Identification:
Tick eggs are tiny (about 0.5 mm), oval or pear-shaped, and cluster together. Fresh eggs are translucent or whitish,

later turning yellow to light brown. They’re often found on vegetation, leaf litter, or soil, with a smooth, glossy texture.

Dangers:
Larvae from these eggs can spread serious illnesses, so avoid direct handling.

Removal:
Seek professional pest control or vet advice for safe identification. For ticks on skin,

use fine tweezers to grip near the head, pull steadily, and dispose of in alcohol, a sealed bag, or by flushing.

Prevention:

Remove deer-attracting plants like tulips, hostas, and azaleas.

Plant tick-repelling herbs (mint, rosemary, chrysanthemums).

Mow grass, clear brush, and keep woodpiles dry and raised.

Seal stonewalls, avoid bird feeders, and limit rodent hosts.

Use cedarwood, neem, or citronella oils; sprinkle diatomaceous earth.

Try tick tubes, rough mulch, or hardscaping to reduce habitats.

Apply insecticides—synthetic or natural—only when needed.

Early detection and yard management protect both health and peace of mind.