Do you have a question about the ThermaCell Tick control tubes and is the answer not in the manual?
Describes the simple process of placing Thermacell Tick Control Tubes in your yard with no preparation.
Explains how young ticks feed on mice and how mice collect treated material.
Details how treated material on mice kills ticks, breaking the lifecycle.
Guidance on where to place tubes in yards for effective tick control.
Table and explanation for the number of tubes needed based on property size.
Details the recommended spring and late summer application times for optimal results.
Highlights the importance of the summer application for targeting larval ticks.
Advice on mowing, raking leaves, and managing brush to deter ticks.
Using wood chips or gravel to separate lawns from wooded areas and play zones.
Tips on stacking wood, positioning play areas, and removing debris to discourage ticks.
Methods to keep deer away from yards, as they are tick carriers.
Addresses placing tubes in large yards and optimal locations like bushes and fields.
How to tell if mice are using the tubes and removing the cotton.
Guidance on when and if it's appropriate to move tick tubes.
What to do if tubes are not being used by mice after a few weeks.
Discusses the impact of neighbors not treating their yards on overall tick control.
Identifies permethrin as the active ingredient that kills ticks.
Information on the safety of permethrin for children and dogs.
Addresses potential risks to cats eating treated mice, stating minimal risk.
Explains how permethrin bound to fiber limits exposure to non-target insects.
Discusses environmental use restrictions and proper disposal of unused product.
States that the product has no adverse effects on neonatal mice's survival or reproduction.
| Product Type | Tick Control Tubes |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient | Permethrin |
| Pest Type | Ticks |
| Application | Outdoor |
| Form | Tubes filled with treated cotton |
| Application Method | Place tubes in |