Tick Control

Our Tick program is based on the same professional work and effective science behind our mosquito control protection plan. Mosquito Jane’s intensive Tick program was developed specifically to eliminate ticks on your property.

What is tick control?

Tick control is the process of managing tick populations on your property to reduce the risk of tick-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and other tick-borne infections. Ticks are small arachnids that feed on the blood of animals and people, and they are commonly found in wooded areas, tall grass, and other areas with vegetation.

Tick control typically involves a combination of methods, including:

1. Environmental modifications: This involves making changes to the environment around your property to reduce tick habitat, such as trimming tall grass and vegetation, removing leaf litter and brush, and creating a barrier between your lawn and wooded areas.
2. Chemical treatments: Chemical treatments, such as pesticides and insecticides, can be applied to outdoor areas to kill or repel ticks. These treatments should only be applied by trained professionals who follow all safety guidelines.
3. Personal protective measures: Individuals can take personal protective measures to reduce the risk of tick bites, such as wearing long sleeves and pants, using insect repellent, and conducting regular tick checks after spending time outdoors.
4. Professional tick control services: Many pest control companies offer tick control services, including inspections, treatments, and ongoing maintenance, to help manage tick populations on your property.

By implementing tick control measures, you can help reduce the risk of tick-borne illnesses and protect your family, pets, and property from these pesky and potentially harmful pests.

“When you return to your home, make sure you inspect your clothing, skin and head for ticks” commented John Russell, President of Mosquito Jane. “Be sure to wash clothes immediately after exposing yourself to areas that are tick friendly.”

Yes, tick control can be effective in reducing tick populations and preventing tick bites. There are several methods of tick control, including chemical treatments and cultural practices.

Chemical treatments involve the use of pesticides and acaricides to kill ticks. These can be applied to pets, livestock, and vegetation in tick-infested areas.

Cultural practices can also help to reduce tick populations. This includes keeping grass and vegetation trimmed, removing leaf litter and debris, and creating barriers such as gravel or wood chips to prevent ticks from entering an area.

It’s important to note that while tick control can be effective, it’s not a foolproof method for preventing tick-borne illnesses. Taking personal protective measures, such as wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants, using insect repellent, and checking for ticks after spending time outdoors, is also important for preventing tick bites and reducing the risk of tick-borne diseases.