Your Affordable, Local Pest Control Company Since 2001!
Ticks Carry Lyme Disease. We Keep Them Out Of Your Yard.
The tir- sate is one of the highest-risk regions in the county for Lyme disease and other tic-borne illnesses. Our barrier spray treatments target the areas where ticks live and wait -- so your family and pets enjoy the yard without worry.
476K
#4
3-4
Americans diagnosed with Lyme dieses each year
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Delaware ranks among highest Lyme disease states per capita
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Weeks between treatments for season-long protection
Know What You're up Against
Deer Tick
Disease: Lyme disease
The primary carrier of Lyme disease in the northeast. Small enough to be easily missed -- nymphs are the size of a poppy seed. Active from early late fall, and even on warm winter days.
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American Dog Tick
Diseases: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
larger and easier to spot, but still serious threat. carries Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which can be life - threatening if not treated quickly. Most active through August
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Lone Star Tick
Diseases: Ehrlichiosis - Alpha-gal Syndrome
Aggressive and fast -moving -- all three life stages bite humans. Carries ehrlichiosis and can trigger alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy. Increasingly common in Delaware and Maryland
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Tick-Borne Illnesses in the Tri-State Area
Lyme Disease
Can cause bullseye rash, fever, fatigue, and joint pain. Left untreated, it can affect the heart, joints, and nervous system long-term.
Rocky Mountain spotted fever
A serious bacterial illness that can be fatal within days if untreated. Symptoms include high fever, rash and severe headache.
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Ehrlichiosis
flu-like symptoms that can escalate to organ damage. Most common from the lone start tick, which is spreading northward into our region.
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Alpha-Gal Syndrome
A red meat allergy triggered by a lone star tick bite. Systems can be sever -- and the allergy can last for years or life.
Our Tick Control Process
1. Property Inspection
Our technician walks your property to identify tick harborage areas -- tall grass, leaf litter, wood piles, shrub borders, and lawn wedges where your yard meets wooded or brushy areas. These are where ticks concentrate
2. Barrier Spray Application
We apply a targeted spray to vegetation , shrub beds, ground cover, and the perimeter of your lawn -- the zones ticks move through when looking for a host. We use products that are effective against ticks while being mindful of pollinators and your family's safety
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3. Scheduled Follow-Up Treatment
Tick season in our region runs April though October. We schedule return every 3-4 weeks to maintain a protective barrier throughout the season. One treatment is not enough for full protection.
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4. Recommendations For Your Yard
After treatment, your technician will advise on simple yard changes that reduce tick habitat -- clearing brush, moving wood piles away from the house, and managing leaf litter. These steps extent the effectiveness of every treatment.
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