Tick Perimeter Treatment
Target Pests (9)
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Dog Tick | Rhipicephalus sanguineus | Fleas & Ticks |
| Brown Dog Tick | Rhipicephalus sanguineus | Fleas & Ticks |
| American Dog Tick | Dermacentor variabilis | Fleas & Ticks |
| Blacklegged Tick | Ixodes scapularis | Fleas & Ticks |
| Lone Star Tick | Amblyomma americanum | Fleas & Ticks |
| Rocky Mountain Wood Tick | Dermacentor andersoni | Fleas & Ticks |
| Cat Flea | Ctenocephalides felis | Fleas & Ticks |
| Chiggers | Trombiculidae | Fleas & Ticks |
| Chiggers | Trombiculidae | Fleas & Ticks |
Application Method
Apply residual insecticide to lawn, ground cover, leaf litter, ornamental beds, and transition zones between lawn and wooded areas where ticks quest for hosts. Ticks typically found in tall grass, brush, leaf litter, and edges between lawn and woods. Use power sprayer to apply pyrethroid insecticide (bifenthrin, permethrin, carbaryl) or newer chemistries. Treat perimeter of property, especially wooded edges, stone walls, ornamental plantings, and areas where pets and people frequent. Apply sufficient volume to penetrate leaf litter and ground cover. Focus treatment in shaded moist areas. Some products labeled for both turf and ornamental use.
Timing
Begin in early spring before tick season (April-May). Second application in late spring/early summer. Third application in fall if needed. Timing varies by tick species and region.
Frequency
Every 30-45 days during tick season. Typically 3-4 applications per year (spring, early summer, late summer, fall). Adjust based on tick pressure and product residual.
Preparation Required
Survey property to identify tick habitats and high-risk areas. Recommend landscape modification (clearing leaf litter, mowing tall grass, creating barrier between lawn and woods). Close windows. Remove pet food/water bowls.
Follow-up Required
Document treatment areas. Educate customer on tick prevention (landscape management, personal protection). Monitor tick populations. Recommend habitat modification for long-term reduction. Coordinate timing with customer outdoor activities.
Safety Precautions
- Requires licensed pest management professional
- Keep people and pets off treated areas until dry
- Avoid contaminating water sources
- Do not apply when pollinators active on flowering plants
- Post notification signs as required by state regulations
- Wear appropriate PPE during application