TICK CONTROL
Only perimeters and wood-lines are treated. This program includes one liquid
application in spring, a granular application during the summer to control
nymphs and another liquid application in the fall.
Ticks are a natural part of
our outdoor environment.There are four species of ticks commonly found in New
Jersey: American Dog Tick (Dermacentorvariabilis), Northern Deer Tick (Isodex
dammini), Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum) and the Brown Dog Tick (Rhipicephalus
sanguineus).
Ticks are not insects but are related to mites and spiders belonging to the
order Acarina. Under normal conditions the life cycle of many ticks may-take 1
or 2 years to complete. Much of this time is spent on the ground or vegetation
awaiting hosts.
Granular applications should be done to control Deer Tick nymphs since they are
found close to the soil surface in leaf litter and near bases of grass stems.
Sprays are applied to control adults ticks because adult ticks seek large host
animals and position themselves on vegetation much higher than nymphs.
We follow the recommendations of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey:
- One Liquid application in March to April
- One Granular application from mid June to mid July
- One Liquid application during October to November
Any additional applications will be rendered only if necessary.
As part of an Integrated Pest
Management, the home owner must follow these recommendations:
1. Remove as many rodent and small animal hiding and nesting sites as possible
2. The lawn should be mowed regularly.
3. Keep the landscape beds and boundaries free of weeds.
4. Remove the leaves from the ground every year.
