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DO NOT rely on a CO2-baited or pheromone tick trap to clear a residential yard.
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These tools are designed for entomologists to sample tick populations or to test acaricides. They attract a small fraction of ticks within a short range and do not meaningfully reduce yard density.
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If you trust a trap, you may skip the integrated practices that actually work.
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For yards, focus on habitat management: keep lawn short, remove leaf litter, create a 3-foot wood-chip or gravel barrier between lawn and woods, and consider professional acaricide application during peak season.
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For people, use repellent and permethrin-treated clothing; for pets, use vet-recommended preventives.