How can I reduce the local tick population?
Filed under: Deer Biology
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Hello Dr. Woods,
I\’m blessed to own 637 acres in western Kentucky. We have a fantastic habitat and a very successful deer population. I have several long and short term projects underway to improve the herd health and habitat. The particular issue I\’m reaching out to you on today is parasites.
I\’m blessed to own 637 acres in western Kentucky. We have a fantastic habitat and a very successful deer population. I have several long and short term projects underway to improve the herd health and habitat. The particular issue I\’m reaching out to you on today is parasites.
I\’ve hunted all across Indiana and Illinois, but have never seen an issue with ticks as I have experienced since we purchased this tract in 2011. I\’m sure the population density and more mild winters have contributed but I\’m very interested in curbing the success of this tiny \
Robert,
Congratulations on owning a nice property!
Except for frequent (the more frequent the better) prescribed fire I’m not aware of a legal method to reduce ticks. It’s illegal to medicate any wildlife. I will start testing a legal feed next year and report on GrowingDeer if it reduces ticks at my place. There are PLENTY of ticks here!
Enjoy creation,
grant
