The tick population in America has been increasing at an alarming rate. They come as they please and make a home wherever they land. With many negative consequences of these unwanted pests, it’s time to take back control of your yard with Tick Shield, Mosquito Shield of North Pittsburgh tick control service.
Our treatment instantly targets and eliminates ticks in North Pittsburgh tick-prone environments for immediate relief.
By addressing tick hotspots commonly found in North Pittsburgh, we help reduce the tick population and prevent future infestations.
Our proprietary formula is specially designed to not only kill ticks but repels others from your property allowing you, your kids and pets to enjoy your property more.
Tick control and preventions are more crucial than ever to limit your family and pets from the dangers of tick-borne diseases. Ticks are resilient pests that can survive in various environments, making your yard a prime target. Without proper control measures, these tiny but dangerous insects can spread rapidly, threatening your outdoor spaces and peace of mind.
Ticks thrive in many areas of your yard, including:
Ticks love dense, shaded areas where they can easily latch onto passing animals or people.
These spots provide perfect hiding places, allowing ticks to remain undetected while waiting for their next host.
Ticks cling to low-hanging branches and shrubbery, making it easy to latch onto you or your pets as you pass by.
Even in seemingly harmless piles of leaves, ticks can hide and survive for months, waiting for the right conditions to emerge.
Deer ticks are well established in North Pittsburgh and surrounding Allegheny County woodlands. Adults are tiny—about the size of a sesame seed—and females have a rust-colored body with a dark brown shield. Nymphs are even smaller but just as dangerous. These ticks favor shady, damp areas like leaf litter, stone walls, and underbrush along trails and residential property edges.
Health Risks: Primary vector for Lyme disease in Pennsylvania. Also capable of transmitting anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Powassan virus.
These larger ticks are reddish-brown with white or grayish markings on the back. They’re commonly found in grassy fields, overgrown lots, and paths through wooded parks—especially near where pets or wildlife roam.
Health Risks: Can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. Bites may cause itching and irritation if not removed properly.
Though more prevalent in southern Pennsylvania, Lone Star ticks have made their way north and are occasionally reported in wooded or brushy areas around North Pittsburgh. Females sport a single white dot on their back.
Health Risks: Known to transmit ehrlichiosis and can trigger allergic reactions to red meat (alpha-gal syndrome) in some people.
Our tick control solutions are designed for North Pittsburgh unique environment, offering fast, effective protection for your outdoor spaces. We guarantee satisfaction with a money-back promise and schedule your first visit within five business days. You’ll receive regular updates before and after each treatment, so you’re always in the loop. Learn more about our key benefits below:
