Hard Ticks as a Public Health Threat

Hard Ticks as a Public Health Threat: Reclaiming the Backyard and the Woods is an educational publication that explains why hard ticks pose a growing risk to human and animal health in the United States. It combines accessible science on tick biology, life cycles, and disease transmission with practical guidance on personal protection, landscape management, and backyard tick control. Designed for homeowners, outdoor enthusiasts, and pest management professionals, the publication emphasizes prevention, informed decision-making, and shared responsibility in reducing tick encounters and tick-borne diseases.