Cooperative Extension: Tick Lab

Although management of tick populations can be a challenge, reducing exposure to ticks is critical in avoiding Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. Unfortunately, there is no single control method that will eliminate tick exposure on its own. An integrated pest management (IPM) approach relies on a combination of practices to prevent or manage pest issues through the most economical and ecologically sound measures. By utilizing the following strategies in an integrated approach, exposure to ticks can be reduced.