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Removal · field guidance

Tick tubes (Damminix-style)

Permethrin-treated cotton in cardboard tubes targets nesting mice; field studies show modest, mostly local reductions in Ixodes nymphs.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Distribute tick tubes in mouse-active zones every spring and late summer.
  2. 02
    Use one tube per ~2,500 sq ft per CDC guidance.
  3. 03
    Place under shrubs, along stone walls, near woodpiles.
  4. 04
    Combine with yard hygiene - tubes alone are not a complete solution.

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