[1Old Pro]

We need to develop an effective tick killing chemical. With our massive industry it should have already been developed.

[woodbutcher1963]

We have. It is called Permetherin.

[fella]

"We need to develop an effective tick killing chemical. With our massive industry it should have already been developed."

Possums and yard birds (free ranging chickens and guinea fowl) love to eat ticks. Unfortunately dogs kill them for sport. So if your going to keep yard birds be prepared to shoot some dogs and fight with your neighbors.