Researchers found that woodchips placed along trail edges reduced blacklegged tick presence by nearly 50 percent.
Integrating a targeted insecticide like deltamethrin on woodchips decreased tick populations on test trails by approximately 99 percent.
The project utilizes recycled ash tree woodchips, offering an environmentally sustainable solution for land managers to improve trail safety.
The study underscores the necessity of combining environmental management with personal protective measures like repellents and routine tick checks.