Sprays should be directed to cover the underside of the leaves. Read labels carefully . In a recent study of pesticide in water, there was a much greater rate of detection and higher pesticide levels in urban and suburban areas than in row-crop agricultural areas. The detection levels were quite low in all cases, but the results were still surprising. It is a common practice to point at agriculture for pesticides in water without taking a close look in your own backyard.
Dogs pick ticks up while running in fields or wooded areas close to residential areas.
Once fully emerged, female ticks drop from our pets and may lay 4,000 to 6,500 eggs on the ground. Treat dogs 4 weeks or older with a formulation of sevin or malathion. See individual labels for usages. Some dips may be purchased at local co-ops for control of ticks infesting dogs. Follow label directions carefully.