It's always a good idea to learn how to repel ticks in your yard, primarily so that you can protect yourself and pets from nasty bites. Some measures require very little work, such as planting tick-repellent plants, and can make a big difference. Ticks can be prolific in mild climates with high levels of humidity, and pose a problem both in the US and the UK.
There are various ways to kill ticks in your yard, and while they can pose a health risk, we shouldn't forget that they also play their role in the eco-system. Ticks provide food for other animals and give scientists a good indication of how the local environment is doing (for example, lots of ticks mean there are likely to be lots of other smaller mammals, such as rabbits and squirrels).
