We keep hearing and reading about cases in which pets in a garden with gorse are attacked by ticks and, in the worst case, bitten. But is there actually a connection? Does the colorful shrub attract he alth-threatening parasites? We'll clarify.
Does broom attract a particularly large number of ticks?
There is no scientific evidence that broom particularly attracts ticks. However, ticks can live in shrubs and bushes, including gorse. To prevent ticks in the garden, you should avoid shrubs and mow the lawn regularly.
Do ticks feel comfortable in gorse bushes?
Ticks live mainly where it is green. This means that they feeljust as comfortable in tall grass and undergrowth as they do in bushes and bushes. And since gorse is also a shrub, it can happen that ticks settle there.
But: Even if the rumor that ticks have a preference for gorse persists, there isfrom a scientific point of view nothing that would confirm this assumption.
How do ticks get into your own garden?
If you live near a wooded area, it is quite possible thatdeer will stop by your green oasis from time to time to look for edible plants. Deer are now host animals for ticks. So they may bring unwanted gifts with them.
Aside from deer, for example,
- Mice,
- Birds and
- Hedgehog
on the host animals of ticks. They all like to visit private gardens. In short: whether you have gorse or not – ticks can appear either way.
How can you prevent ticks in the garden?
If you actually live in a tick-heavy risk area, i.e. near a forest, you should if possibleavoid shrubs and bushes in your green oasis entirely- including anything other than gorse. It is also recommended to mow thelawn regularly so as not to give the dangerous parasites the chance to thrive.
Tip
If you don't want to give up your broom despite the danger
If you don't want to give up your beautiful broom bush despite the danger of ticks, we advise you to integrate plants near it that are a thorn in the side of the blood-sucking parasites.
