Madison Area Lyme Support Group

Ticks are important ectoparasites of dogs and cats. Infestations can result in itching and localised dermatitis. In addition, ticks can act as vector of a range of viral, bacterial and protozoal pathogens. This paper reports the results of a nationwide survey of ticks infesting dogs and cats in Ireland. Seventy veterinary practices submitted a total of 120 ticks collected from 56 dogs and 16 cats.

• Ixodes ricinus was the most abundant species on dogs
• Ixodes hexagonus was the most abundant species on cats
• The remainder were Ixodes canisuga and a single Rhipicephalus sanguineus specimen
• The garden was most frequently associated with tick exposure in both dogs and cats
• Sporting dog breeds (n = 17; 31%) were more likely to be infested with ticks than any other breed
• Nearly all (n = 56; 95%) veterinarians indicated that ticks are a concern to their clients when they are found on their pets
• Pet owners used a variety of products to control ectoparasites on their animals but a significant number (n = 18, 31%) indicated that they felt that the products are less effective highlighting the need for further investigations
• Field sampling indicated that ticks are present at a low level in much of the greater Dublin area

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For more:  https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2017/08/12/pet-owners-have-nearly-2-times-the-risk-of-finding-ticks/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/12/10/local-veterinarians-seeing-an-increase-in-tick-borne-illnesses-among-dogs/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/12/21/dogs-are-testing-positive-for-new-tick-borne-bacteria/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/03/19/are-current-tick-prevention-methods-for-dogs-working/

I just listened to a presentation on how the insecticide Lambda Cyhalothrin (a pyrethroid) offers nearly 100% control of the Asian Long-horned tick for up to 7 weeks when sprayed on foliage.  They sprayed in June, July, and August.  For more:  http://www.npic.orst.edu/factsheets/l_cyhalogen.pdf

Tick prevention is for your yard, yourself, and your pets:  https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/04/12/tick-prevention-2019/

Controlled burns are also effective:  https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/04/03/fire-good-news-for-tick-reduction/