Nematodes and ticks? - Page 2

Yes, motion sets them off...among other things...

http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/life_cycle_and_hosts.html

"Ticks find their hosts by detecting animals´ breath and body odors, or by sensing body heat, moisture, and vibrations. Some species can even recognize a shadow. In addition, ticks pick a place to wait by identifying well-used paths. Then they wait for a host, resting on the tips of grasses and shrubs. Ticks can't fly or jump, but many tick species wait in a position known as "questing".

While questing, ticks hold onto leaves and grass by their third and fourth pair of legs. They hold the first pair of legs outstretched, waiting to climb on to the host. When a host brushes the spot where a tick is waiting, it quickly climbs aboard. Some ticks will attach quickly and others will wander, looking for places like the ear, or other areas where the skin is thinner."

I clarified to the word "SPRING", and yes, they do that. Sorry, don't care what that book says. I say they give a little push when they let go. The key part here, is "vibration" and that is why "you" don't want to be "leader", they always get the worst of it. 

GSDguy, I would recommend you get guineas, but I know you have huskies so I'm not sure how long they would last ;-). The different families I know that have gotten guineas have seen a dramatic reduction in ticks on their property. But since you probably can't use them, the nematodes might be worth a try. They seem to work for some people - looks like it depends on your area. Maybe ask around near you to see if anyone has tried it?

LOL, he hates roosters, I doubt he'll take to owning guineas. 

haha beetree.  You want to know the irony of the rooster? One day I heard the rooster crowing outside, while on tv the woman's husband told her she needs to get going before the rooster she hates, starts crowing.....and then it did.  Talk about irony.   Mollyandjack, that would be worthy a try, but like you mentioned.....Huskies....  My guys will go after anything small that resembles prey if it's in our yard. I'm just tired of ticks, and considering the fields are grown up for hay, no telling what lives out there.