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Form Approved
OMB Control No.: 0920-1150
Expiration date: 09/30/2022
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the New York State Department of Health, and the Yale
Emerging Infections Program are studying the use of 4-Poster Deer Treatment Devices (or 4-poster devices) to
reduce ticks in areas where people live and to possibly reduce tickborne diseases.

This survey will ask about your concerns and experiences with tickborne diseases and views on who should be
responsible for tick control on private properties. It will also ask for your thoughts on the use of 4-poster devices to
reduce ticks. It is okay if you have not heard of 4-poster devices before now.

This survey will take 10 minutes or less to complete and is completely voluntary. You may go back at any point to
change your answers using the buttons at the bottom of the page. You may also leave the survey at any time. If you
have questions, problems accessing the survey, or would like to withdraw your responses, please email Sara
Niesobecki at ticknet@yale.edu or call 203-764-7949.

Please note: By completing this survey, you are consenting to participate in this survey.

Public reporting burden of this collection of information is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including
the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and
completing and reviewing the collection of information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. Send
comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions
for reducing this burden to CDC/ATSDR Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS D-74, Atlanta, Georgia
30333; ATTN: PRA 0920-1150.

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Are you 18 years of age or older?

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Yes
No
(You must be 18 years of age or older to take
this survey and receive a gift card.)

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In the coming year, how concerned are you that you, another household member, or your pet
could encounter ticks while spending time...
Not at all

Slightly

Somewhat

Very

Extremely

... on your property?
... in your neighborhood or
community?

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In the coming year, how concerned are you that you, another household member, or your pet
could get a tickborne disease, such as Lyme disease, while spending time...
Not at all

Slightly

Somewhat

Very

Extremely

... on your property?
... in your neighborhood or
community?

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Have you or another household member ever been
diagnosed with a tickborne disease (such as Lyme
disease, anaplasmosis, or babesiosis) by a
healthcare provider?

Yes
No
Unsure
Prefer not to answer

When were you or another household member most
recently diagnosed with a tickborne disease?

In the past year
1 to 5 years ago
More than 5 years ago
Unsure
Prefer not to answer

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Who should be responsible for tick control on private
properties?

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Private homeowners/property owners
Homeowner associations (HOAs)/neighborhood
associations
Local government (city, township, county)
State government
None of these
Unsure
Prefer not to answer
(Select all that apply)

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This is a photo of a deer feeding at a 4-Poster Deer Treatment Device.

Before taking this survey, had you ever heard of a
4-Poster Deer Treatment Device (or 4-poster device)
for reducing ticks?

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Yes
No
Unsure
Prefer not to answer

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Now, we will give you information on 4-poster devices before asking more questions.
Would you like to watch a short video to learn more
about 4-poster devices or read three short pages?

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Watch the video
Read three short pages

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How the device works (1/3)
Ticks can spread several diseases, including Lyme disease. Deer are important for ticks to reproduce. A 4-poster
device treats deer with a pesticide that kills ticks.
4-poster devices have bins filled with corn. As deer eat the corn, they rub against foam rollers ("posts") coated with a
pesticide called permethrin that kills ticks.
The pesticide and the device do not harm the deer The treatment is similar to some flea and tick treatments that
are applied to the skin of cats and dogs The pesticide does not spread into the environment Devices should not
increase deer populations Devices require weekly servicing by licensed professionals

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How the device affects ticks (2/3)
4-poster devices are a type of long-term tick management that can be used by a community. Devices need to be in
place for 2-3 years to see a decrease in ticks.
Each device will reduce ticks over roughly 50 acres Devices may be used year-round Ticks will eventually return if
the devices do not remain in service

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Safety and precautions (3/3)
4-poster devices are registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The EPA requires that pesticide
warning signs be placed around each device If a device is placed within 300 feet of a home or place children may be
present, a 2 1/2-foot-high fence must surround it Hunter-killed deer that have been treated by a 4-poster device are
safe to eat

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Would you support the placement of a 4-poster device on...
Yes

No

Unsure

... your own property?
... other private land in your
neighborhood or community?
(e.g., neighboring homes,
commercial properties)
... public land in your
neighborhood or community?
(e.g., state parks, town parks,
other lands owned by
municipalities)

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Which of the following are reasons that you selected [own_prop] for supporting placement of a
4-poster device ON YOUR PROPERTY?
Select all that apply

I am not worried about ticks on
my property.
I am concerned how the 4-poster
device will look.
I am concerned about the safety
of 4-poster devices.
I am concerned about the safety
of pesticides for myself, family,
or pets.
I am concerned about the safety
of pesticides for the
environment.
I am concerned about the safety
of pesticides for deer and other
wildlife.
I have safety concerns about
attracting wildlife to my
property.
I am concerned about
property/landscape damage
from deer or other wildlife.
I do not want licensed pest
management professionals
accessing my property weekly.
I use or would rather use other
methods of tick control.
I feel my homeowner's
association or town would not
allow it.
I need more information on how
4-poster devices work.
I do not think this applies to
where I live.
Prefer not to answer
Another reason not listed here.
Please list the reason.
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Which of the following are reasons that you selected [other_priv] for supporting placement of
a 4-poster device on OTHER PRIVATE LAND IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OR COMMUNITY?
Select all that apply

I am not worried about ticks in
my neighborhood or community.
I am concerned how the 4-poster
device will look.
I am concerned about the safety
of 4-poster devices.
I am concerned about the safety
of pesticides for myself, family,
or pets.
I am concerned about the safety
of pesticides for the
environment.
I am concerned about the safety
of pesticides for deer and other
wildlife.
I have safety concerns about
attracting wildlife to my
neighborhood or community.
I am concerned about
property/landscape damage
from deer or other wildlife.
I feel my homeowner's
association or town would not
allow it.
I need more information on how
4-poster devices work.
I do not think this applies to my
neighborhood or community.
Prefer not to answer
Another reason not listed here.
Please list the reason.
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Which of the following are reasons that you selected [public] for supporting placement of a
4-poster device ON PUBLIC LAND?
Select all that apply

I am not worried about ticks on
public lands.
I am concerned how the 4-poster
device will look.
I am concerned about the safety
of 4-poster devices.
I am concerned about the safety
of pesticides for myself, family,
or pets.
I am concered about the safety
of pesticides for the
environment.
I am concerned about the safety
of pesticides for deer and other
wildlife.
I have safety concerns about
attracting wildlife to public
lands.
I feel my town would not allow it.
I need more information on how
4-poster devices work.
Prefer not to answer
Another reason not listed here.
Please list the reason.
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What is your age in years?

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What is your gender?

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Female
Male
Other
Prefer not to answer

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Do you rent or own your property?

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Rent
Own
Prefer not to answer

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What size is your property?

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Less than 0.5 acre
0.5 to 1 acre
1 to 2 acres
2 to 3 acres
3 to 4 acres
4 to 5 acres
Greater than 5 acres
My property does not have a yard
Prefer not to answer

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How many people (including children) live in your
household?

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Do children (under the age of 18) live in your
household?

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Yes
No
Prefer not to answer

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To ensure you receive a gift card for taking this
survey, we must confirm your mailing address. Is the
address listed on the postcard your mailing address?

Please enter the address to which you would like your
gift card mailed.

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Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
(Please select "No" to update your mailing address
or select "Prefer not to answer" if you do not
want to receive a gift card.)

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Do you have any additional comments to share with us
about community tick control or 4-poster devices?

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Thank you for your time today! Your responses will help us learn how to better support you in the prevention of
tickborne diseases.
Please hit SUBMIT to ensure your responses are recorded and you receive a gift card.
Thank you!
Yale Emerging Infections Program
Phone: 203-764-7949
Email: ticknet@yale.edu
Website: TickNet
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Email: ticknet@yale.edu
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