NaturCide Granular Tick Control in New Jersey: The Extra Layer for Wildlife, Unfenced Yards & Heavy Tick Activity

Ticks are a growing problem across New Jersey, especially in neighborhoods with heavy wildlife traffic, open property lines, and yards without fences. Deer, raccoons, mice, squirrels — and even neighborhood pets — can carry ticks onto your lawn every single day.

At Bite Back Tick & Mosquito Control, our core program uses all-natural, essential-oil–based treatments to control ticks and mosquitoes. But when a property experiences consistently high tick pressure (or wildlife is constantly entering the yard), we recommend an additional layer of defense:

Below, we’ll explain exactly why NaturCide Granular is such an important tool for tick control in New Jersey — and who benefits most from adding it.

What is NaturCide Granular?

NaturCide Granular is an all-natural, plant-based granular product designed for tick and insect control. It uses essential-oil-based actives that help:

• Repel ticks and reduce activity in high-risk zones
• Create a natural barrier at ground level
• Support a chemical-free tick management plan for families who don’t want conventional neurotoxins
• Reinforce perimeter protection on properties where ticks keep getting reintroduced

In plain English: sprays work great on foliage and shrubs — but granules help you “own the ground” where ticks spend so much of their life cycle.

Why NaturCide Granular matters for heavy tick pressure

New Jersey is one of the most tick-active states in the country, with tough pressure in counties like Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, Mercer, and Somerset. If your yard:

• Borders a wooded lot, field, or open space
• Does not have a fence (or has open back boundaries)
• Has deer or other wildlife regularly passing through
• Includes shaded, moist, or heavily landscaped areas
• Has had repeat tick activity on people or pets

…then ticks are probably being reintroduced constantly, even after treatment. Our essential-oil program works incredibly well, but NaturCide Granular strengthens your barrier by working at the soil level and along the perimeter where ticks crawl in.

Top benefits of NaturCide Granular for tick control

1) Creates a stronger tick barrier

Ticks do not fly — they crawl. NaturCide Granular is applied along the borders that matter:

• Fence lines and property edges
• Wood lines and tree lines
• Under decks, around sheds, and along foundations
• Shaded pathways and heavily landscaped areas

Think of it like a “no-cross zone” that helps reduce tick migration from neighboring woods, fields, and open spaces.

2) Reaches areas sprays can’t fully penetrate

Sprays are excellent for vegetation, but they don’t always push deep into:

• Mulch beds
• Leaf litter and pine straw
• Dense groundcover and ivy
• Moist soil near shaded edges

NaturCide Granular settles into those layers — exactly where ticks live, quest, and reproduce.

3) Perfect for unfenced yards and wildlife corridors

If wildlife has a “path” through your yard, ticks are riding in daily. Granules help reinforce:

• Tree lines and wood edges
• Game trails and wildlife paths
• Back corners and open boundaries

4) Works well in shaded and moist problem areas

Ticks thrive in cool, shaded, damp environments. NaturCide Granular helps treat:

• Heavily shaded lawn edges
• Areas under decks, swing sets, and shrubs
• Moist low spots and landscape beds

5) Safe for families, pets & pollinators (when used as directed)

NaturCide Granular is plant-based and designed as a natural alternative to synthetic pesticides. It’s a strong fit for:

• Backyards with children and play equipment
• Homes with dogs and other outdoor pets
• Pollinator-friendly gardens and eco-conscious landscapes

6) Helps disrupt the tick life cycle

Tick eggs, larvae, and nymphs often hide in leaf litter and soil layers. Granules help disrupt that life cycle where it starts, supporting long-term reduction — not just short-term knockdown.

7) Boosts the effectiveness of natural spray treatments

The best results come from a layered natural tick control program: our essential-oil treatment targets vegetation and active ticks, while NaturCide Granular targets the soil and ground environment. Together, they provide more complete coverage for NJ properties with heavy pressure.

What NJ homeowners can expect

When NaturCide Granular is combined with regular Bite Back treatments, most homeowners see:

• Fewer ticks on pets after being outside
• Less tick activity around play areas and patios
• Improved results near woods, fields, and open property lines
• More consistent tick control over the course of the season

While no product can promise zero ticks, this combination is one of the strongest natural options available for New Jersey’s toughest tick environments.

How Bite Back applies NaturCide Granular

During your service visit, our team:

1. Inspects the property to identify tick hot spots, wildlife paths, and shaded areas.
2. Applies NaturCide Granular in targeted zones like:
   • Wood lines and property edges
   • Mulch beds and landscaped borders
   • Under decks, around sheds, and along fence lines
3. Follows up with our all-natural essential-oil treatment to cover shrubs, vegetation, and outdoor living areas.

Who should consider NaturCide Granular?

We strongly recommend adding NaturCide Granular if your NJ yard has:

• Frequent deer or wildlife activity
• No fence or partial fencing along the back of the property
• Heavy shade, woods, or dense landscaping
• A history of multiple tick encounters each season
• Pets that roam or spend long periods outdoors

If any of these describe your property, a granular tick treatment can make a noticeable difference.

Get stronger natural tick protection in New Jersey

NaturCide Granular is one of the most effective natural tools for controlling heavy tick pressure in New Jersey, especially on properties with wildlife activity and open property lines.

When combined with Bite Back Tick & Mosquito Control’s essential-oil-based program, it delivers:

• Stronger perimeter defense
• Better coverage at ground level
• More consistent natural tick reduction all season long

Contact: info@bitebacktick.com • bitebacktick.com