I am curious to know if your nematodes will kill Chiggers and Ticks. Also what is their lifespan or lifecycle. Will we be able to maintain them over the Iowa winter or have to buy a new batch in the spring. We have a brand new 2 acre yard on an 80 acre farm in CRP. Lots of ticks and other bothersome bugs. The simplest answer is that the Guardian/Lawn Patrol are somewhat effective on ticks & chiggers. They will only get them in the larvae stage.

This is very difficult, if not impossible to achieve. As ticks are very susceptible to desiccation, removing trees and shrubs will increase the amount of light to the ground, thereby decreasing the humidity levels and making conditions unfavourable for tick survival. Often this involves considerable environmental destruction and is not advisable. See similar questions...

Fleas and ticks are not only a nuisance for your pet, but they can also be dangerous to their health. Ticks carry several types of diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichiosis, and Tularemia, all of which you can contract too. Fleas can also cause health problems in your pets such as skin allergies, internal parasites (tapeworms), anemia, and in cats they can spread 'cat scratch disease'. See similar questions...

Definitely protect your pet. Now, the degree of protection will vary according to the environment you live in. If you live near a heavily wooded area it is important that you take precautions to keep the ticks off of your dog or cat. Most likely you will have to protect your animal year round. If you live in the city, seasonal treatment may be the best defense. As far as what to use, there are a lot of products out on the market. See similar questions...

More than likely, if your pet has an infestation, it is due to a flea problem in your pets immediate environment. Once a flea population has been established in your house hold there is no quick fix to the problem. First things first, get rid of the fleas ON your pet. The veterinarians here can prescribe a one time medication (Capstar) that will kill most of the fleas that are on your pet, but it only lasts 4-6 hours. See similar questions...

We are recommending that our cat owners use one of the topical flea preventatives: Advantage or Frontline, also known as TopSpot. Advantage kills fleas within 24 hours and continues to work for 4 weeks. (*The canine product, Advantix, is very toxic to cats.) Frontline for Cats kills ticks and fleas and is often used on the indoor-outdoor kitties. Both products are topical liquids, which are very safe and available from your Veterinarian. Again, never use products intended for dogs on your cat. See similar questions...

First, give your pet a bath with a mild, hypoallergenic or itch-relieving shampoo to wash away the flea dirt and fleas. You do not need to use a flea shampoo unless your pet is severely infested with fleas. After your pet is completely dry, apply a topical product such as Advantage or Frontline that will start to kill adult fleas within about 12 hours and provide one month of flea control. Every pet in the household must be treated in order for flea control to work. See similar questions...

Arthropods play a significant role as vectors of many pathogenic microorganisms. Mosquito-borne, tick-borne and flea-borne diseases occur in Texas. Mosquito-borne diseases are encephalitides caused by West Nile virus (WNV), St. Louis encephalitis (SLE) virus, western equine encephalitis (WEE) virus, eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, and California encephalitis virus; Dengue fever; malaria; and Yellow fever. See similar questions...

Shampoos, wipes, sponge-ons, and on-animal sprays work fast because they are applied directly to a pet's entire coat and quickly penetrate to the skin. It takes just a few minutes for the fleas to die when they come in contact with the active ingredients. These quick-relief products are Step 2 of Zodiac's 3-Step Program for complete control. See similar questions...

We maintain a strict regimen for pest control. Unfortunately, it is impossible to exterminate all fleas and ticks, especially because many grooming dogs arrive in need of flea baths. Effective June 1, 2006 all boarding dogs must have Frontline Plus or Advantix applied in our presence! If you've previously applied or you use a different brand, your dog will be given a Capstar tablet to immediately kill any fleas & will be examined for ticks. There is a $6.00 per dose charge for Capstar. See similar questions...

Once ticks infest a home, it can take several weeks to get the problem under control. Even if you're consistently using a tick control product on your pet, you may see ticks from time to time. It's very easy for pets to pick up ticks from infested areas indoors, as well as outdoor environments that we cannot control. You can help prevent re-infestation of the home by using tick control products on your pet throughout the entire season. See similar questions...

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Fire ants are a harmful invasive species that can be found all over Florida. Read our fire ant guide and our fire ant bait management guide for information about managing these pests. See similar questions...

With the advancement of flea control like Program, Sentinel and Frontline, fleas and ticks are no longer the nuisance they once were for you and your pet. Frontline is a liquid applied to the back of the neck which kills fleas and ticks within 24 hours and continues killing them for 1 full month. Sentinel is a tablet that is given by mouth every month with a meal. It prevents heartworm disease, the most serious parasite affecting dogs, and stops fleas from reproducing, and also lasts a month. See similar questions...

This is an excellent question, because it asks about prevention rather than treatment. It is much easier to prevent than to treat, especially when talking about fleas! There are several good products out there for ticks. A topical once-a-month liquid seems to be the most effective thing for those (i.e. Advantix?, Frontline?, or Biospot?). These are also fairly effective for flea prevention. See similar questions...

CAH endorses and sells Frontline Plus for this purpose. It must be applied monthly, continuously year round, as ticks that carry Lyme Disease can be seen even in the winter. All pets should be tested annually. This is to prevent the presence of dangerous parasites within the pet as well as those that can be transmitted to humans from animals. This is especially true for small children & immuno compromised or older adults. See similar questions...

Fleas are a problem that should be taken seriously. These tiny parasites feed off of your pet, transmit tapeworms and irritate the skin. Carefully check your cat once a week for fleas and ticks. If there are fleas on your cat, there will be fleas in your house. You may need to use flea bombs or premise-control sprays, and treat all animals in your house. Make sure that any sprays, powders or shampoos you use are safe for cats and that all products are compatible if used together. See similar questions...