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Jul 19, 2011 | 12:34 AM

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Fomoko1

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Before you set the entire neighborhood on fire check with a farm feed store or your RM office..or try Google for an answer.

Jul 19, 2011 | 12:47 AM

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I am sure that there are lots of insecticides that will kill ticks (like mentioned - google). There are a few problems - insecticides are usually non-selective in that they kill lots of good bugs too. There are issues like re-entry periods after spraying to contend with as well as proper gear to prevent inhilation.
One other thing to note is the insect life cycle - they keep coming so a spraying isnt a one shot deal!

Science lesson adjourned

Jul 19, 2011 | 03:44 PM

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I would try to get someone to keep the grass trimmed, it will work.

Warren nailed it though, it will take multiple shots of spray to keep em gone!

Jul 21, 2011 | 08:55 PM

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I guess it`s better than letting them go unchecked, eventually spraying should help to keep the numbers down.

Jul 22, 2011 | 12:22 AM

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Guy has to be around to spray, just the same as mow though.

Jul 22, 2011 | 12:43 AM

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I`m in the trees so no way to cut alot of it and so far I haven`t had to spray as we get very few ticks in this yard. Other places is where I usually them.