Tick Control
At Mosquito Mobile, we know how dangerous and disruptive ticks can be for families, pets, and outdoor enjoyment. Ticks carry harmful diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, posing a serious health risk in both urban and wooded areas. That’s why we offer tick control services in Rockville designed to protect your yard, your loved ones, and your peace of mind.
Our prevention-based approach focuses on identifying and treating tick hot spots—including tall grasses, wooded edges, and shaded areas—using eco-friendly, family-safe treatments. We apply targeted barrier sprays and provide recommendations for habitat modifications to reduce tick presence and breeding grounds. Our experienced Rockville pest control team offers both one-time treatments and seasonal service plans to keep your property tick-free all year long.
With Mosquito Mobile Rockville, you can enjoy your outdoor spaces without the worry of dangerous tick bites—because your safety is our priority.
Here's how it works
At Mosquito Mobile, our tick control services follow a comprehensive, prevention-based approach rooted in Integrated Pest Management (IPM)—focusing on reducing tick populations safely while protecting your family, pets, and outdoor spaces.
1. Property Inspection & Tick Risk Assessment
Our trained Rockville pest control technicians conduct a detailed inspection of your property to identify tick-prone areas such as tall grasses, wooded edges, brush, and shaded zones. This allows us to pinpoint where ticks are most likely to live, breed, and pose a risk.
2. Tick Species Identification & Health Risks
Understanding the types of ticks in our region is key to effective control and education. Common tick species in Rockville, Maryland include:
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Deer Ticks (Blacklegged Ticks): Known carriers of Lyme disease and Anaplasmosis.
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American Dog Ticks: Can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Tularemia.
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Lone Star Ticks: Associated with Ehrlichiosis and, in some cases, can trigger Alpha-gal allergy (red meat allergy).
Educating homeowners on these health risks is an essential part of our prevention strategy.
3. Habitat Modification (IPM Approach)
We provide expert guidance on habitat modifications—such as trimming overgrown vegetation, removing leaf litter, and managing moisture—to make your yard less appealing to ticks and their wildlife hosts.
4. Targeted Tick Treatment: Knockdown & Granulars
We apply fast-acting knockdown products to high-risk zones to immediately reduce adult tick populations. To extend protection, we also apply granular tick control products along property perimeters, woodlines, and lawn transition zones—creating a residual barrier that helps prevent new ticks from establishing.
5. Ongoing Monitoring & Seasonal Service
For consistent protection, we recommend routine treatments every 21 days during tick season, along with regular property assessments. This ensures ongoing control and peace of mind throughout the active months.
By combining IPM, targeted treatments, and homeowner education, Mosquito Mobile Rockville’s tick control services offer a safe, effective solution to protect your outdoor spaces from ticks and the dangerous diseases they carry.
Cost
At Mosquito Mobile Rockville, our tick control services start at $89 per treatment, providing affordable, eco-friendly protection using a combination of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), knockdown products, and granular applications for effective, long-lasting results.
What’s Included for $89:
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Comprehensive property inspection to identify tick-prone areas such as woodlines, tall grasses, and shaded zones.
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Targeted knockdown treatment to reduce active tick populations immediately.
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Granular perimeter applications to create a protective barrier and prevent future infestations.
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Habitat modification recommendations as part of our IPM strategy for long-term prevention.
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Optional seasonal service plan with treatments every 21 days for continuous protection.
Special Tick & Mosquito Combo Pricing:
If you pair tick control with your mosquito service, tick control can be added for just $39 per service. This combined service is performed during your regular mosquito treatment visit, offering convenience, savings, and full-property protection in one visit.
