Tick control for your house

No one wants to spend their summer worrying about ticks. Ticks are known carriers of vector-borne illnesses like Lyme disease, and it only takes one bite for these diseases to spread. That’s why having a tick control plan in place is crucial for homeowners. Luckily, your local Terminix technicians are experts in tick prevention and treatment. The Terminix Tick Control Service begins working immediately to kill ticks on your property. Rest easy this tick season, knowing you have the best service available for tick pest control.

Bundle tick + mosquito control

Mosquitoes and ticks are known carriers of diseases that can have serious health implications. It can only take a single bite for these illnesses to spread. Traditional repellents often fall short of effectively reducing their populations, which is why our Terminix Mosquito & Tick Control Service is the ideal choice for lasting protection. Our mosquito and tick spray treatments begin working immediately, reducing mosquito and tick populations in your yard so you can safely enjoy your outdoor spaces. We use a specialized polymer layer that shields the active ingredient against weather conditions and lawn watering, ensuring long-lasting results.

Step-by-step tick treatments with Terminix

Monthly inspections and treatments during peak tick season help keep populations down for more peace of mind. When you work with Terminix, here's what you can expect from tick pest control:

1. Once you schedule your free tick inspection, our experts will walk the area and recommend the best treatment options for your home.

2. When it's time for your scheduled service, a technician will identify the areas that need treatment. They will move any toys, pet bowls, and lawn furniture out of the way and make sure to avoid water sources and gardens before they spray your yard for ticks.

3. A barrier tick treatment will be applied to areas where ticks reside, such as tall grass, weeds, transition zones where the lawn borders a forest, overgrown areas, and footpaths or walking trails.

4. Your Terminix technician will make recommendations to help ensure a protected zone through landscaping. This includes keeping the grass cut short and trimming vegetation.

5. Tick control applications can last anywhere from four to six weeks. We'll schedule your next service for the following month to help keep you protected without any lapses in coverage.

DIY vs. professional tick control

When it comes to tick control, DIY solutions are not always the best option. While essential oils are a popular natural tick treatment, this method is not proven to work. Their improper use can also pose safety concerns, such as allergic reactions. Ticks can be hard to manage and even trickier to spot. Our technicians are trained to find all their hiding places and help prevent them from coming back. That's why it's best to leave your home in the hands of our experts at Terminix and schedule your free tick inspection today.

Tick prevention and removal tips

Tick prevention is key to enjoying a pest-free summer. When outdoors, keep exposed skin to a minimum by wearing long pants, long sleeves, close-toed shoes, and tucking pant legs into your socks or shoes. Wearing an EPA-registered repellent such as DEET and light-colored clothing can help repel ticks and allow you to spot them easily. To help control ticks in the yard, create a protected zone by trimming tall grass and vegetation along paths and keep plants away from your home's exterior. Additionally, eliminate wood piles, trash, and seed waste to deter tick-host animals.

How to get rid of ticks

Ticks are found throughout the United States, typically in areas with tall grass, vegetation, and wilderness. If you find yourself as an unwilling host for one of these pests after spending time outdoors, it’s best to remove it immediately. To remove a tick, carefully grasp the tick with tweezers near the head and close to the skin. Then, pull upward with steady, even pressure to remove the tick. Finally, clean the bite area with soap and water once the tick is removed.

If these pests find their way indoors, getting rid of ticks can be much harder. Some ticks can use carpets similar to how they use grass outside. They can lay their eggs within the carpet fibers, couch cushions, and pet bedding, waiting to latch onto the next host once they hatch. To kill ticks in your home, you can wash bedding in hot water, steam carpets and area rugs, and vacuum frequently. It's also best to steam-clean hard-to-reach areas like baseboards, cracks, and crevices.