Tick Control Services
We treat the edges, tall grass and leaf litter where ticks wait for a host, and keep treating through tick season so you're not pulling ticks off the kids and the dog.
Free, no-obligation estimate.
Signs you need tick control
Ticks wait along the edges of a yard. If yours has them, you'll usually find out the hard way.
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Ticks on your pets
Finding ticks on your dog or cat after they've been in the yard, even when they're on a tick preventive.
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Ticks on your family
Finding ticks on yourself or the kids after yard work, play or time on the patio.
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Tall grass and leaf litter
Tall grass, brush, ground cover, leaf piles or a wooded edge: the shady, humid places ticks wait for a host.
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Wildlife passing through
Deer, rabbits, raccoons, opossums and mice carry ticks into yards and drop them where they rest.
What's included in our tick control service
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Yard inspection
We walk the property to find tick habitat: wood lines, tall grass, ground cover, leaf litter, stone walls and shady resting spots.
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Targeted yard treatment
We treat the edges, shrub beds, fence lines and shaded areas where ticks wait for a host.
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Treatments through the season
Treatments repeat every 4-6 weeks through tick season, as new ticks become active.
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Habitat advice
We show you what to change, from mowing and leaf cleanup to a mulch or gravel border along the woods, to make your yard less tick-friendly.
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Fleas and mosquitoes too
Our Premium and Ultimate plans cover exterior flea and tick treatment along with mosquitoes.
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Guaranteed results
On a year-round plan, if ticks come back between visits, so do we, at no extra cost.
Our tick-crushing team
Since 1983, Mack Pest Solutions has protected homes and businesses from ticks.
How our tick treatment works
Ticks don't jump or fly. They climb to the tips of grass and brush and wait for a person or animal to brush past, which is called questing. They need shade and humidity to survive, so they concentrate at the edges of a yard: along wood lines, in tall grass and ground cover, under shrubs, in leaf litter and along fences and stone walls.
Our treatment targets those areas. We treat the edges, beds and shady zones where ticks wait, and repeat the treatment through tick season as new ticks become active. We also point out the habitat changes that make the biggest difference: keeping grass short, clearing leaf litter and brush, and putting a dry border of mulch or gravel between the lawn and the woods.
Ticks can carry diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis and Lyme disease, and lone star tick bites are linked to alpha-gal syndrome, an allergy to red meat. Fewer ticks in the yard means less risk for your family and pets.
Dealing with ticks? Free, no-obligation estimate.
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What to expect from tick control
Find the tick zones, treat them, and repeat through the season.
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Yard inspection
We walk the property and map where ticks are likely living: edges, brush, ground cover, leaf litter and shaded resting spots.
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Targeted treatment
We treat those zones and leave you a short list of habitat changes that make your yard less tick-friendly.
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Seasonal visits
We come back every 4-6 weeks through tick season to keep tick numbers down.
How to prepare for tick treatment
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Mow the lawn
Mow a day or two before the visit.
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Clear the yard
Pick up toys, pet bowls and anything else in the yard.
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Unlock the gates
Keep pets inside so the technician can reach the edges and back corners.
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Wait until it's dry
Keep kids and pets off treated areas until they've dried.
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Protect your pets
Keep them on a vet-recommended tick preventive. Yard treatment and pet protection work best together.
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Tick control questions
How do I know if I have a tick problem in my yard?
If you're finding ticks on your pets or family after time in the yard, you have ticks. Yards with tall grass, brush, leaf litter or a wooded edge are at the highest risk, and we can inspect and show you where they're concentrated.
How often should my yard be treated for ticks?
Every 4-6 weeks during tick season, which runs from spring through fall. Frequency can vary with your yard and how much wildlife passes through.
Is tick control included in your pest control plans?
Yes. Exterior tick treatment is part of our Premium and Ultimate plans, along with exterior flea treatment and mosquito treatment.
What diseases do ticks carry?
Depending on the species, ticks can carry Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease and other illnesses, and lone star tick bites are linked to alpha-gal syndrome, an allergy to red meat. If you get a rash or fever after a tick bite, see your doctor.
How can I keep ticks out of my yard?
Keep the grass mowed short, clear leaf litter and brush, trim shrubs back from paths, keep a dry border of mulch or gravel between the lawn and any woods, and discourage deer and rodents. Combined with regular treatment, these changes make a big difference.
Why use professional tick control instead of DIY?
Ticks concentrate in specific spots, and professional treatment reaches them with products that last longer than most store-bought sprays. We know where to look, and we come back on a schedule so protection doesn't lapse.
Are tick treatments safe for my children and pets?
Our products are EPA-registered and applied by licensed technicians according to the label. Keep kids and pets off treated areas until they've dried, and your technician will tell you when it's okay to go back.
Ready to Enjoy a Tick-Free Home?
Contact Mack Pest Solutions today to schedule your complimentary tick inspection and take the first step toward peace of mind.
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