Fleas and ticks in the yard

Senior Extension Specialist for Consumer Horticulture We are in flea and tick season. Successful flea and tick management relies on Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Pets, pet areas, the yard, and home must all be treated and may need repeat applications. Non-chemical methods should be used with chemical treatments. There are many good products on the market. Insect growth regulators (IGRs) are av…