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What works best for mosquitoes and ticks in my yard?

The short answer

Buy Mosquito Barrier, a garlic juice repellent for mosquitoes and ticks. It comes ready to use or as a concentrate you dilute. Spray grass, plants, shrubs and under decks, and reapply after heavy rain or if they keep being a problem. For a quick knockdown before a gathering, Ortho Mosquito B Gon Max Area Spray kills mosquitoes, flies, black flies and gnats. It is outdoor use only and toxic to bees, so keep it off areas they are working.

We keep this on hand, so it's ready to go. In-stock orders can ship as soon as the same day, and depending on where you are, your parcel can arrive in as little as 1 to 2 business days once it's on the road. Pickup in Millet, Alberta is free, and shipping is free on orders over $199.99 to most addresses.

Does garlic spray work for mosquitoes?

The City of Leduc, Alberta, tested a garlic spray of about 99.3 percent garlic juice at W.F. Lede Park. CBC reported good feedback from the teams using the park, and the city moved from spraying every two weeks to once a month. Mosquito Barrier, the garlic juice repellent Pipestone Farm Supply carries, has its own Canadian label as a mosquito and tick repellent.

Sources: CBC News

What can I put on my yard for ticks?

Mosquito Barrier is the product Pipestone Farm Supply carries for this, a garlic juice mosquito and tick repellent. Spray grass, plants, shrubs and under decks, and reapply after heavy rain or if ticks keep being a problem. Do not spray it on blue spruce trees.

How do I spray for mosquitoes before a backyard party?

Use Ortho Mosquito B Gon Max Area Spray. Stand at least 2 metres back and direct the fog at a slight downward angle toward surrounding bushes and grass, before the event or around dusk and dawn. Keep people and pets out until it has settled or dried, and wait at least 7 days before you spray again. It is outdoor use only.

Sources: Ortho Canada, Mosquito B Gon

Where can I buy Mosquito Barrier in Canada?

Pipestone Farm Supply in Millet, Alberta carries Mosquito Barrier in the 946 mL ready-to-use bottle, the 946 mL concentrate, and the 3.79 L jug, about the size of a large milk jug. We ship across Canada, shipping is free over $199.99 to most addresses, and pickup in Millet, Alberta is free.

Close by? Pipestone Farm Supply is in Millet, Alberta, less than 15 minutes from Leduc and Wetaskiwin and less than 30 minutes from south Edmonton. See drive times from your area.

Updated November 5, 2026 by Pipestone Farm Supply, Millet, Alberta.

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