Elizabeth from Natchitoches, La writes
We live in Northern Louisiana in a wooded area. We keep the woods well cut back from our yard, but in our wet climate, the under growth is thick. About 10 years ago, our deer population exploded, and so did our chigger and tick problem. We live in a subdivision, so we can't hunt the deer. We have to try to treat the chiggers and ticks. I read that Bifenthrin sprayed every two weeks is helpful. Any extra suggestions?
You can use Bifen IT for chiggers ticks and possibly add an IGR like Nyguard for the ticks. Treatments for chiggers should begin in April/May and could need to continue through the summer as new chiggers move into the area. Treating the entire lawn is of little benefit because chiggers avoid direct sunlight and normally will not infest areas that are mowed or otherwise well maintained. Focus treatment on the unkept areas of the lawn and lawn edge.
Answer last updated on: 04/29/2021
