Natural Flea Control for Southwest Missouri Homes and Yards
Southwest Missouri is facing one of the worst flea and tick seasons in recent memory. Mild winters, heavy leaf cover, and the rise of wildlife activity in residential neighborhoods have created the perfect storm for pests to thrive. Many homeowners are discovering the problem the moment they begin spring cleanup and I was one of them. We left a layer of oak leaves on our lawn over winter, expecting them to break down naturally. They didn’t. When I finally removed them this spring, I uncovered exactly what many neighbors are now reporting: a damp, protected layer crawling with undesirable insects fleas, ticks, and other pests that had overwintered undisturbed . If your yard borders wooded areas, has wildlife passing through, or held onto leaves and debris over winter, you’re likely seeing the same thing. The good news is that there is a natural, effective, and affordable way to reclaim your yard and protect your home and pets: food‑grade diatomaceous earth . Why Fle...