Summer Large Garden

How do I get rid of paralysis ticks in my garden?

I live in NSW, and our area is apparently riddled with paralysis ticks (have been here for about a year).
I thought they were a summer problem, but I have been removing ticks from my dog, myself and my baby all through winter.
I have been gradually removing all overgrown areas in my large garden, but this has had no effect on the tick population.
Any further suggestions? Can I plant pyrethrum daisies or something? I fear the problem will worsen over summer, and I want to be able to enjoy my garden.
Also, any suggestions for dealing with the tick bites- have huge itchy welts allover my body?

Although ticks favour some plants such as lantana and unmown grass, when plague conditions are favourable they’ll crowd every plant, waiting for a host animal to board. Eradication is impossible but comprehensive information on minimising ticks in gardens is at www.tickalert.org.au. Pyrethrum sprays are effective but need regular applications. Blitz-em Ant, Flea and Tick Killer contains non-hazardous bifenthrin but is toxic to aquatic life.

If your garden is infested, spray
pyrethrum into the bushes every few
weeks

You better get on to it before summer.
Try this link its a wonderful wonderful website.

http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/ticks.html

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