Reducing tick density along recreational trails in Ottawa, Canada: results from an ecotone modification study using deltamethrin-treated and untreated woodchips

Author:

Ost, K, McKay, R, Stone, A, Krentel, A, Zinszer, K, Feng, CX, and Kulkarni, MA

Publication type:

Journal Article

Publication date:

2026-04

Journal/Series title:

Ticks Tick Borne Dis

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URL:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877959X26000476?via%3Dihub

Abstract:

This study demonstrates that modifying trailsides with woodchip borders, deltamethrin-treated or untreated, substantially reduces questing tick density, offering a tool for integrated tick management in recreational settings.