Bites from fleas and ticks are an annoyance for you and your pets. Currently, more than 25 species of ticks have been identified in Pennsylvania. Of these, four species account for nearly 90 percent of all submissions to Penn State for identification. The four ticks are: 1) the American dog tick, 2) the blacklegged tick, 3) the lone star tick, and 4) the ground hog tick. Ticks can be found in most wooded in the area. They are especially common in areas where there are deer trails or human tracks. Specifically, Montgomery and Chester counties have particularly high tick populations. Ticks are especially abundant near water, near meadows, and areas brush or other plants provide woody surfaces and cover.
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| The Blacklegged Tick can be a common carrier of Lyme Disease |
To more effectively control ticks at your property, regularly treat your pets, treat the areas your yard where ticks are most likely to populate. These include tall grassy areas, along wood-lines, and moist, shady areas.
An effective tick control program, with properly timed visits based upon when ticks are most active, not only follow IPM (Integrated Pest Management) guidelines, but will be a more efficient application.
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