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ThermaCell Tick control tubes - User Manual

ThermaCell Tick control tubes
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Summary

Quick Start Guide

Easy Placement and Setup

Describes the simple process of placing Thermacell Tick Control Tubes in your yard with no preparation.

How Thermacell Tick Control Tubes Work

Mice as Tick Hosts

Explains how young ticks feed on mice and how mice collect treated material.

Interrupting the Tick Lifecycle

Details how treated material on mice kills ticks, breaking the lifecycle.

How to Apply Tick Control Tubes

Application Placement

Guidance on where to place tubes in yards for effective tick control.

Recommended Tube Quantities

Table and explanation for the number of tubes needed based on property size.

The Best Time to Put Out Tick Tubes

Seasonal Application Schedule

Details the recommended spring and late summer application times for optimal results.

Critical Summer Application

Highlights the importance of the summer application for targeting larval ticks.

Smart Landscaping for Tick Control

Yard Maintenance for Tick Reduction

Advice on mowing, raking leaves, and managing brush to deter ticks.

Creating Tick Barriers

Using wood chips or gravel to separate lawns from wooded areas and play zones.

Habitat Management

Tips on stacking wood, positioning play areas, and removing debris to discourage ticks.

Excluding Deer

Methods to keep deer away from yards, as they are tick carriers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yard Size and Tube Placement

Addresses placing tubes in large yards and optimal locations like bushes and fields.

Confirming Tube Effectiveness

How to tell if mice are using the tubes and removing the cotton.

Moving Placed Tubes

Guidance on when and if it's appropriate to move tick tubes.

Unused Tubes

What to do if tubes are not being used by mice after a few weeks.

Neighboring Properties

Discusses the impact of neighbors not treating their yards on overall tick control.

Treated Material Composition

Identifies permethrin as the active ingredient that kills ticks.

Safety for Children and Pets

Information on the safety of permethrin for children and dogs.

Impact on Cats

Addresses potential risks to cats eating treated mice, stating minimal risk.

Effect on Beneficial Insects

Explains how permethrin bound to fiber limits exposure to non-target insects.

Environmental Impact

Discusses environmental use restrictions and proper disposal of unused product.

Impact on Mice

States that the product has no adverse effects on neonatal mice's survival or reproduction.

ThermaCell Tick control tubes Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product TypeTick Control Tubes
Active IngredientPermethrin
Pest TypeTicks
ApplicationOutdoor
FormTubes filled with treated cotton
Application MethodPlace tubes in

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