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Management of lone star ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in recreational areas with acaricide applications, vegetative

S R Bloemer1, G A Mount, T A Morris

  • 1Recreation Resources Branch, Tennessee Valley Authority, Golden Pond, Kentucky 42211.

Journal of Medical Entomology
|July 1, 1990
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Effective lone star tick management in recreational areas involves acaricide applications, vegetative control, and host management. Combining these methods significantly enhances tick control, offering a cost-effective strategy for public health.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Entomology
  • Pest Management

Background:

  • Lone star ticks (Amblyomma americanum) pose a significant nuisance and potential health risk in recreational areas.
  • Effective tick control strategies are crucial for public safety and enjoyment of outdoor spaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness and economic feasibility of different lone star tick control methods.
  • To assess the impact of acaricide applications, vegetative management, and host management on tick populations.

Main Methods:

  • Acaricide applications using chlorpyrifos.
  • Vegetative management including mowing and removal of vegetation layers.
  • Host management through white-tailed deer exclusion from a campground.

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Main Results:

  • Individual methods achieved 64-75% control of lone star ticks.
  • Combined strategies, particularly acaricide + vegetative + host management, yielded up to 96% control.
  • Cost-effectiveness varied, with acaricide applications being the least expensive per hectare annually.

Conclusions:

  • Integrated pest management approaches combining multiple control tactics are highly effective for lone star ticks.
  • These findings provide a basis for developing practical and economical tick management plans for recreational areas.