The Effects of Mulching Leaves in Place on Tick Populations in Lawns and Parks

dc.contributor.author	Wickings, Kyle
dc.contributor.author	Bonhotal, Jean
dc.contributor.author	Schwarz, Mary
dc.contributor.author	Lampman, Joellen
dc.date.accessioned	2016-06-20T17:29:17Z
dc.date.available	2016-06-20T17:29:17Z
dc.date.issued	2015
dc.description.abstract	In an effort to reduce costs on waste management, several municipalities in Westchester County are promoting efforts such as the “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em” initiative, which encourages homeowners to mulch fall leaves in place. With this push to “leave them on the lawn”, questions have been raised about the effect this practice may have on tick habitat. Assessing tick populations on lawns will help determine if mulch mowing can affect tick populations and thus vector-borne disease incidence.
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/1813/44244
dc.language.iso	en_US
dc.publisher	New York State IPM Program
dc.subject	Community IPM
dc.subject	Humans or Pets
dc.subject	Play Yards
dc.subject	Landscapes
dc.subject	Parks
dc.title	The Effects of Mulching Leaves in Place on Tick Populations in Lawns and Parks
dc.type	report

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