Tick Control That Protects Your Family, Pets, and Peace of Mind
Professional Tick Control & Extermination Services
Your backyard should be somewhere your kids run barefoot and your dogs roam freely, not somewhere you perform a tick check after every trip outside. Ticks carrying Lyme disease and other illnesses wait in perimeter vegetation from early spring through late fall, and our professional tick control eliminates the active population, disrupts the wildlife reservoir that sustains it, and creates a treated barrier zone your family can move through safely all season long.
Protect Your Yard, Book a Tick InspectionPlan Comparison
We don’t offer one-time treatments; they only provide short-term relief. Our recurring service keeps pests out with consistent visits and free re-treatments
| Preventative Quarterly | Most Popular Pro Pest Plus | Preventative Bi-Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covers ants, spiders, roaches, and more | |||
| Interior + exterior treatment | |||
| Rodent bait stations included | |||
| 30ft yard granulation barrier | |||
| Free attic & crawlspace inspection¹ | |||
| Same technician visits (when possible) | |||
| Digital visit summary + text alerts | |||
| Mosquito and tick control | |||
| 100% satisfaction guarantee | |||
| Serviced | Quarterly | Bi-Monthly | Bi-Monthly |
| Good | Best | Better |
All plans include 100% satisfaction guarantee and 48-hour response guarantee.
¹ Same day and next day availability
Our Multi-Step Tick Removal & Control Process
Effective tick control treats the entire property ecosystem, the vegetation where ticks quest, the harborage zones where they shelter, and the wildlife reservoir that sustains them.rnFor a full breakdown of tick species, behavior, and health risks, visit our tick pest control research page.
Perimeter & Harborage Audit
Our technicians map every tick environment on your property, the lawn-to-woods transition, woodpiles, stone walls, leaf litter, and foundation plantings, to pinpoint exactly where barrier treatment and habitat changes are needed.
Targeted Residual Barrier Spray
We apply a micro-encapsulated acaricide to the full perimeter vegetation band, brush edges, planting beds, fence lines, woodpiles, and stone walls, that binds to foliage and outlasts retail products through normal seasonal weather.
Tick Tube Rodent Targeting
Biodegradable tick tubes filled with permethrin-treated cotton are placed near stone walls, woodpiles, and the wooded perimeter, where white-footed mice, the primary reservoir for larval ticks, gather the material to line their nests. This interrupts the tick lifecycle at the larval stage, before ticks can develop into the nymphs that transmit disease.
Landscape Modification Plan
Every service includes a property-specific plan covering gravel or wood-chip barriers, leaf litter removal, woodpile relocation, and brush trimming, habitat changes that extend the effectiveness of every treatment we apply.
Year-Round Protection: The Value of Seasonal Tick Programs
Tick season in our service area runs from early April through late November, which is why we recommend recurring monthly barrier treatments and seasonally timed tick tube replacements rather than a single visit. If activity returns to pre-treatment levels between scheduled visits, we come back at no additional charge, and our general pest control plans can fold seasonal tick coverage into year-round protection under one recurring service.
How Tick Control Works
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Schedule Your Inspection
Book online or call to arrange a professional tick property audit, same-day and next-day appointments are available, and early April scheduling gets you ahead of peak nymph season.rn
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Targeted Treatment
We map your questing and harborage zones, apply barrier treatment, deploy tick tubes, and leave you with a tailored landscape modification plan.rn
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Ongoing Seasonal Program
Monthly barrier refreshes and tick tube replacements keep protection continuous through the season, and if ticks return between visits, so do we.rn
Why Standard Lawn Mowing and DIY Sprays Fall Short
Mowing keeps a lawn looking tidy, but it doesn’t touch the perimeter zones where ticks actually live, and most retail sprays can’t either.rn
Why Customers Choose Alta for Tick Control
Ecosystem-Level Treatment Strategy
We treat adult and nymph ticks directly with barrier spray and disrupt the larval reservoir with tick tubes, addressing the full lifecycle, not just what you can see.rn
Questing Zone Expertise
Our technicians treat where ticks actually wait, perimeter brush, stone walls, and the lawn-to-woods edge, not the middle of your lawn.rn
Residual Barrier Chemistry
Our micro-encapsulated formulas bind to vegetation and stay effective for the full interval between visits, not just the few days a retail spray lasts.rn
Satisfaction Guaranteed
If tick activity returns between scheduled visits, we return at no additional charge, period.rn
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tick Control Services
When is the best time of year to start tick control services?
Start in early April, when overwintering ticks become active and the first nymphs begin questing, and continue through October or November until the first hard freeze. Nymphs are the priority target, they’re poppy-seed sized, nearly impossible to spot, and responsible for most Lyme cases, so getting ahead of their May peak matters most.
Are tick treatments safe for children and pets?
Yes, once the liquid barrier dries on vegetation, typically within 30 to 45 minutes, treated areas are safe for children and pets. The treatment binds to foliage rather than remaining active in liquid form, and your technician will confirm the all-clear before leaving.
How long does a professional tick treatment remain effective?
Our micro-encapsulated barrier sprays stay effective for 21 to 30 days on treated vegetation under typical conditions. UV exposure and rainfall gradually degrade the treatment, which is why monthly recurring service is the standard recommendation for unbroken seasonal coverage.
How much does professional tick control cost?
Individual barrier treatments typically run $75 to $200 depending on property size and vegetation density, while seasonal programs with tick tube deployment generally range $50 to $150 per visit. Contact us for a free assessment and an accurate quote for your yard.rn
Can I protect my yard from ticks without chemical treatments?
Landscape modification alone, gravel barriers, leaf litter removal, and brush management, meaningfully reduces tick pressure and is always recommended alongside treatment. But it can’t eliminate an established population or stop ticks questing in from neighboring properties, so chemical barrier treatment combined with tick tubes offers the most complete protection.
Do I need to be home during tick treatment?
No. Treatments are applied entirely to your yard’s exterior vegetation, so gate codes or yard access can be arranged with our scheduling team ahead of time, and family members and pets should stay off treated areas for 30 to 45 minutes while the spray dries.
A dedicated representative will reach out to you and answer any questions
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Pest-free living starts today. We’ll take your ticks to a better place.
We Take These Bugs to a Better Place
⏰ Professional acaricide barrier spray, tick tube rodent targeting, and landscape modification guidance, the complete tick defense system. Call now or schedule your free yard assessment online.