Tick Free NH: Create a Tick-Free Yard

"Create a Tick-Free Yard" — Tick Free NH

A comprehensive, homeowner-friendly guide to reducing tick populations on residential properties through a combination of landscaping practices, integrated tick management strategies, and targeted treatments. The page covers practical steps like mowing frequently, clearing brush, creating wood chip barriers, and positioning play equipment in sunny areas, as well as more targeted interventions like tick tubes, perimeter spraying, and biological controls using pathogenic fungi. It also addresses the importance of working with licensed pesticide applicators, the risks of DIY tick tube approaches, and how to support pollinators while still reducing ticks. A useful reference for property owners looking for a layered, thoughtful approach to yard-level tick management.