Tick Control, Winter Haven| The Other Side Pest Control

Our tick control services in Winter Haven, FL will focus on controlling, eliminating, and preventing ticks from taking up residence in your lawn and breeding.

Tick Control Services, Winter Haven, FL Ticks are one of the most worrisome pests to many homeowners. Because of the ability of ticks to feed on many different animals, as well as their ability to carry and transmit Lyme disease, tick control services are essential to home and business owners, especially those who have any type of family members, customers, or clients who may be children, very old, or have a compromised immune system.

While a variety of ticks live in nature, the species ixodes scapularis, also known as the black-legged tick, is very common and widespread. Tick control services will focus on controlling, eliminating, and preventing this and other species of tick from taking up residence in your lawn and breeding. Of special importance is controlling the population of nymph I. scapularis, which is the stage most likely to transmit Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis to humans, according to the Center for Disease Control.

Tick control services can also look at your yard to see if your landscaping can provide safe harbor to ticks. Removing leaf litter and trash, erecting fences to keep wild animals out, mowing frequently, proper siting and storing of wood, and a 3-ft. barriers of wood chips or gravel between recreational areas and wooded areas can all help keep ticks out of your yard, landscaping, or green space.

At The Other Side Lawn & Ornamental Pest Control, Inc., we have nearly 20 years of experience helping our customers with the honest, helpful, and effective pest control services they expect and deserve. Give us a call today!

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FAQs About Tick Control

At The Other Side Lawn & Ornamental Pest Control Inc., we understand that you and many of our customers are worried about ticks, which is why we offer tailored tick control solutions to help minimize risk on your property. Keep reading to see some of the common questions we get about tick control, then contact us to schedule an appointment.

Where are ticks commonly found?

Ticks are often found in tall grass, leaf debris, wooded areas, brush, and shaded spaces where animals may pass through. They can also live near wood piles, fence lines, and recreational areas if the conditions are right.

How can professional tick control help my yard?

Professional tick control focuses on reducing active tick populations while helping prevent future activity. A pest control technician from our team can treat areas where ticks may be hiding and look for conditions around your yard that may be encouraging them to stay and breed.

What can I do to help prevent ticks in my yard?

You can help discourage ticks by mowing your lawn regularly, removing leaf litter and debris, keeping wood stored properly, and limiting areas where wildlife may enter your yard. Creating a barrier between wooded areas and outdoor living spaces can also help reduce tick movement.

When should I schedule tick control services?

You should schedule tick control services if you have seen ticks on your property, found ticks on your pets, or spend time outdoors in areas where ticks are present. It is also a good idea to be proactive if your property has wooded areas, tall grass, or heavy landscaping.

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At The Other Side Lawn & Ornamental Pest Control Inc., we offer tick control services in Lakeland, including Southwest Lakeland and Lakeland Highlands, as well as Auburndale, Bartow, Plant City, Winter Haven, Davenport, Lake Wales, Brandon, Polk City, Highland City, Crystal Lake, Eaton Park, Dixieland, and Winston, Florida.