I recently moved to a new subdivision here in Arlington. I'm trying to start out organic from the beginning, however, I have a SERIOUS tick problem. One of my dogs nearly died from both erlichyosis (pardon my spelling) and lyme disease, not to mention severe anemia. I have tried applying boric acid but I think the ticks are just getting worse. I was told diatomaceous earth would work but haven't been able to find it in bulk. Any ideas?

By David on Friday, September 21, 2001 - 11:27 pm:

Hi Ruthy, Sorry for all of the problems you are having...You need to treat the ground with beneficial Nematodes..They will get the eggs and small Ticks before you see them. I would use herbal shampoo on the dogs,make sure it has orange oil in it...Good luck...You can go to Howard Garrett's web-site through www.wbap.com to ask any more questions......

By Angie on Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 09:53 am:

Also, Ruthy, you can find diatomaceous earch at most of the organic nurseries, and at feed stores. That should help as well (you'll only be using a light dusting) but I'd do the Nematodes and herbal shampoos as David suggested regardless of what else you do.