Thermacell Tick Control Tubes

The tubes work by targeting the tick's primary host: mice. You place the tubes in areas where mice nest, and the mice carry the treated nesting material back to their burrows, which kills the ticks feeding on them without requiring you to spray chemicals across your lawn.

Yes, the system is designed to be safe for pets and people. Because the active ingredient is contained inside the tubes and within mouse burrows, there is no risk of your pets coming into contact with the pesticide.

For optimal results, you should apply the tubes twice a year—once in the spring and once in the late summer. This schedule ensures you are covering the two primary tick life cycles.

A single 12-pack covers up to a half-acre, or approximately 21,780 square feet. If your property is larger than that, you will need to purchase additional packs to ensure full coverage.

Place the tubes in areas where mice are likely to nest, such as woodpiles, stone walls, brushy edges, or garden beds. Avoid placing them in open, manicured lawns where mice are less likely to travel.

This is a preventative system that disrupts the tick life cycle, so it is not an instant knockdown solution. It typically takes a full season of use to see a significant reduction in the tick population on your property.