Grand Rapids Tick Control

As the weather heats up, all kinds of pests increase activity, including ticks. But with Mosquito Squad of Grand Rapids, our tick control solutions will allow you to relax without the constant worry of ticks.

Why Do I Need Tick Control in Grand Rapids?

The United States alone boasts 90 tick species, residing primarily in grassy and wooded areas, patiently awaiting their perfect host. Once attached, they can feast for up to ten days before detaching, without their hosts even realizing. That’s why tick checks are so important after spending time outside, although the thoroughness required for tick checks can be time-consuming.

Tick-Borne Diseases

Although tick bites may not cause immediate discomfort or pain, they can pose significant health risks. Around 20 tick-borne diseases have been identified in the United States, including within Grand Rapids. These diseases vary in severity, ranging from mild to chronic and potentially fatal conditions. 

Some of the most common tick-borne illnesses in humans include:

• Lyme disease: Bacterial infection that can affect the skin, joints, heart, and nervous system.
• Babesiosis: Parasitic infection that can cause fever, chills, and muscle aches.
• Ehrlichiosis: Bacterial infection that can cause fever, headache, and muscle aches.
• Rocky Mountain spotted fever: Bacterial infection that can cause a rash, fever, and headache.
• Tick-borne relapsing fever: Bacterial infection that can cause a fever that comes and goes.
• Southern tick-associated rash illness (STARI): Bacterial infection that causes a rash and fever.

Tick Control in Grand Rapids

If you're a Grand Rapids homeowner, there are certain steps you can take at home to help with tick control. Since ticks prefer a good hiding place, keeping your yard free of tall grasses, leaf litter, and general debris will give them fewer places to gather. You can also use physical barriers like fences to keep deer out, as many ticks are transported from place to place by deer. Additionally, remember to help keep your pets protected with tick control medication.

To prevent a tick invasion on your property, consider using professional tick control services like those offered by Mosquito Squad. Our thorough approach involves targeting high-risk areas and breeding grounds with a powerful barrier treatment spray. This spray minimizes ticks by disrupting their life cycle and creating an invisible protective barrier that deters other ticks from making their homes in your yard. After our tick control treatment, you'll notice a significant reduction in the tick population, and regular re-applications during peak tick season will help maintain this reduction.

Trust Mosquito Squad for Grand Rapids Tick Control

The risks associated with tick-borne diseases are too great to leave up to chance. With Mosquito Squad, you can actively control tick populations around your home. Our effective treatments, dedication to quality service, and 100% Satisfaction Guarantee (terms and conditions apply) are why so many customers across the country love us. For a free quote, call us today at (616) 920-8069 or contact us online.