What to do if you find strange black balls in your garden: what they really are

Ticks represent a  serious danger to human and animal health , as they can transmit  even serious diseases , including:
  • Lyme disease
  • TBE (tick-borne encephalitis)
  • Spotted fever
  • Ehrlichiosis
  • Anaplasmosis
The presence of eggs indicates that  the external environment is infested , and that the risk of  bites  or  transmission of pathogens  is high, especially if you have  pets or children  who frequent the garden.

What to do if you find tick eggs in your garden

The presence of eggs should not be underestimated: acting immediately is essential to  avoid a widespread infestation .
1. Don't touch them with your bare hands
Always wear  gloves  and a mask if you decide to intervene directly.
2. Remove them safely
You can vacuum them up with a portable vacuum cleaner (which should be emptied immediately) or collect them with a damp cloth and then  burn them or dispose of them in sealed bags .
3. Disinfect the area
Use  natural or specific acaricidal products  for the treatment of soil and surfaces.
4. Check pets
Carefully inspect dogs and cats: they may have carried ticks into the yard.
5. Consider professional intervention
If you find  more than one egg cluster , contact a  professional pest control company  to safely and effectively treat the entire area.

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