# Cracking the Code: What It Means If You Find These Eggs in Your Backyard
**It is an unfortunate truth, but a truth nonetheless: if you own a house, you surely share it with some unwanted guests.**
Before you panic, I’m talking about insects, not strange people who might have taken up residence in the crawl space. More specifically, those insects that are too small to see, pick up, and carry outside. I’ll be honest, I’m not much of an ‘insect person’. The idea of cohabiting with ants, spiders, and earwigs – and anything else that happens to walk in – is very unappealing to me.
That being said, it’s inevitable. I’m sure they don’t see it as a planned invasion. At least I hope not. That would be weird. Either way, I’ve come to tolerate most of the insects that hang out within my walls. That being said, I draw the line, completely and unequivocally, at ticks.
Can anyone who loves ticks raise their hand? I dare say almost 100% of hands will stay down. Ticks truly are among the dirtiest, most reviled insects. They are known for transmitting diseases and spreading like… well, like the plague.
That’s why it’s crucial to know how to identify tick eggs and what to do if you find them in your yard. We’ve compiled a handy list of information that’s likely to answer the most pressing questions.
## Identifying
Tick eggs are about the size of a poppy seed, extremely small to the human eye (about 0.5 mm in diameter). Usually oval or pear-shaped, they appear translucent. These eggs are often laid in groups clinging to vegetation, leaf litter, or other surfaces close to the ground. The eggs become more opaque as they mature and typically have a smooth and glossy texture, ranging in color from light yellow to light brown.
## What to do?
So you’ve come across a suspected nest of tick eggs and you’re running around the house screaming in panic. Oh, wait, that’s just me. On a serious note, tick eggs can pose a serious problem. Given that ticks carry diseases like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease, it is advised to safely get rid of the eggs.
Therefore, we recommend consulting a professional pest control expert or local veterinarian for proper identification and advice on next steps.
## Keeping Your Garden Tick-Free
Let’s be honest, none of us want to find tick eggs in the backyard, front yard, or any garden for that matter. That’s why it can be helpful to know the proper steps to minimize the risk of tick eggs.
You can take proactive measures such as removing plants that attract deer – ticks are known to thrive on deer – like tulips, hostas, and azaleas. You can also plant tick-repellent plants and herbs, like mint, rosemary, and chrysanthemums.
It is also advisable to keep your grass mowed and make an effort to clear shrubbery. Additionally, keep wood piles off the ground, as ticks prefer dark, damp places where they can lay their eggs.
Using natural tick repellents and actively keeping small mammals like mice and rabbits out of your garden also helps! Using insecticides is another precaution you can take, but always handle with care to avoid disrupting the ecosystem.
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