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Be Cautious of Blood-Sucking Winter Ticks

We love the outdoors around Plymouth, MA—from the greenways to backyard cookouts to weekends at Falls Lake. But with winter temperatures that bounce around, ticks never really disappear. Winter ticks stay active in Raleigh’s mild weather, putting people, pets, and livestock at risk. That’s why Mosquito Mike offers winter tick control, so you can enjoy the outdoors without worrying about bites.

Can You Get a Tick Bite in Winter?

Yes, you can get a tick bite in the winter! Bug bites don’t stop, even after the summer ends. While mosquitoes and flies go away, ticks are there to stay. During lighter winters, they remain active by looking for hosts to latch onto. Their bites can spread bacterial infections, like Lyme Disease and Ehrlichiosis, which bring dire consequences. Avoid the worst-case scenario and enjoy a safe winter with our professional extermination services!

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Understanding the Conditions That Lead To Tick Bites in Winter

Winter ticks are much easier to eliminate around your home and lawn when you have an understanding of what attracts them in the first place. Obviously, humans and animals are their food source, but there are other things they look for in a habitat. A little bit of tidying and preventative measures will make a significant difference.

  • Damp hiding spots: Piles of leaves, mulch, and brush give ticks plenty of cover to stick it out.
  • Plenty to feed on: Pets, livestock, deer, and even folks out enjoying the greenways are nice winter meals for ticks.
  • Shady hangouts: Wooded trails, backyard trees, and overgrown corners make the perfect places for ticks to wait.
  • Built for it: Some species, like winter ticks, are tough enough to stay active even when it cools off.
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Choose Professional Treatments for Effective, Long-Lasting Solutions

There’s only so much that a homeowner can control when it comes to prevention. Specific environments are easier to maintain and ensure critters aren’t encouraged to thrive in than others. Obtaining professional assistance from a proven exterminator will produce practical and long-lasting solutions. We use potent pesticides with a long residual life, so that treatments begin working immediately and continue to be effective for months after application. Our products are safe for use around people and pets and formulated specifically for outdoor settings.

  • Customized to your property needs
  • Long-lasting and durable
  • Effective for months after application
  • Safe for use around people and pets
  • Created specifically for outdoor environments

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Sometimes a comprehensive treatment plan is necessary to provide better protection. Skilled professionals will inspect the lawn and surrounding environment to determine a course of action to prevent winter ticks from returning after spraying. The agents we use are effective, but disrupting their breeding habits and removing shelter can improve results. Trust us to guide you towards a comprehensive service plan that will stop the problem for good.

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FAQ: Winter Tick Control

Ticks are mostly dormant during the colder months, but can still be a nuisance in certain situations. These creatures will seek areas where they can survive until it gets warm, like leaf litter, bird nests, soil, and by attaching to hosts. Animals can carry them into your lawn, where they may become dislodged and prey on humans.

Treatment processes are a little different because of the dormancy these critters enter. The aim is to both eliminate the existing ones and prevent their numbers from increasing in the spring. Various methods are employed, including spraying the perimeter to create a barrier, targeting overwintering areas, targeting rodent and deer hosts, and diligent monitoring of the effects.

From the backyard to the front porch, homeowners near Plymouth, MA count on Mosquito Mike for dependable service and winter tick protection. Our clients and neighbors appreciate that we arrive on time, use products without harmful chemicals, and send text alerts when a technician is en route and when the job is completed. Our standard treatments are proven safe for kids and pets, but for those who want to avoid chemicals altogether, we also offer natural alternatives. Clear communication, flexible solutions, and real results—that’s the Mosquito Mike difference.

We proudly provide:

  • Mosquito Control
  • Tick Control
  • Winter Tick Control
  • Foundation Treatment
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Stay Tick-Free This Winter—Call Today

Winter doesn’t stop ticks, but one quick call can stop them from taking over your yard. Reach us at (844) 750-6453 to get a fast quote and schedule your service with Mosquito Mike!

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