When Is Tick Season the Worst?
by Rich Caputo|28th May 2026
Many homeowners notice the same pattern every year: tick activity seems to increase once the weather warms up and people start spending more time outside. While ticks can be active during multiple parts of the year, certain seasons usually create heavier tick pressure around residential properties. Understanding when tick season is usually at its worst can help homeowners prepare earlier and reduce exposure around the yard. When Tick Activity Usually Peaks Tick activity often becomes more noticeable during spring and early summer as temperatures rise. Warm, humid weather can create better conditions for ticks to stay active around shaded yards, […]
Can Ticks Survive in Short Grass?
by Rich Caputo|28th May 2026
Many homeowners assume ticks only survive in tall grass and heavily wooded areas. Keeping the lawn short does help reduce tick-friendly conditions, but it does not completely remove the risk. Ticks can still remain active around maintained yards when the surrounding areas provide enough shade, moisture, and cover. Ticks Can Still Survive Around Maintained Lawns Short grass makes the yard less inviting for ticks, but ticks often survive along the edges of a property rather than in the open lawn itself. Common areas where ticks remain active include: Fence lines Wooded property edges Mulch beds and landscaping Leaf piles and […]
Where Ticks Hide in Your Yard and How to Reduce the Risk
by Rich Caputo|28th May 2026
Most homeowners do not notice ticks because they are everywhere. They notice them because ticks tend to build up in the same types of places again and again. Understanding where ticks hide in your yard can help you reduce risk and make better decisions about prevention. Where Ticks Usually Hide Ticks prefer cover, moisture, and shade. In residential yards, they are often found in: Wood lines and tree edges Tall grass and dense landscaping Leaf piles and brush Fence lines and property borders Areas where pets and wildlife move through often These environments help ticks stay protected while waiting for […]
Why Ticks Are Showing Up in More Residential Neighborhoods
by Rich Caputo|28th May 2026
Many homeowners assume ticks only live deep in wooded areas. In reality, ticks are increasingly showing up in normal residential neighborhoods, especially in areas with shade, moisture, pets, and nearby wildlife activity. If ticks seem more common around suburban neighborhoods than they used to, there are several environmental reasons contributing to that shift. Why Tick Activity Is Expanding Into Residential Areas Ticks move through environments using wildlife, pets, and natural ground cover. As suburban neighborhoods continue expanding closer to wooded areas and undeveloped land, tick activity often spreads closer to homes as well. Conditions that commonly contribute to residential tick […]
Why Ticks are so Bad Right Now and What Homeowners Can Actually Do
by Rich Caputo|23rd April 2026
Most homeowners are noticing the same thing this year: ticks seem to be showing up earlier, and in more places than expected. If tick activity feels worse right now, you are not imagining it. Understanding why ticks are more active — and what homeowners can realistically do about it — helps reduce stress and make the yard safer to use. Why Tick Activity Feels Worse Right Now Tick populations are heavily shaped by weather and environment. Mild winters, early warm temperatures, moisture, and wildlife movement can all create conditions that allow ticks to stay active longer and spread more easily. […]
Can Tick Control Help Reduce the Risk of Tick Bites?
by Rich Caputo|23rd April 2026
When homeowners start thinking about ticks, the question usually becomes simple: can tick control actually help reduce the risk around the yard? The short answer is yes. While no treatment can eliminate every tick from every surrounding area, professional tick control can help reduce active tick pressure where homeowners and pets spend time most. What Tick Control Is Designed To Do Professional tick control is meant to reduce tick activity in the parts of the property where ticks tend to hide and move. This often includes: Shaded edges of the yard Overgrown landscaping Areas where pets pass through often Ground-level […]
Do Ticks Die in Winter or Stay Active Longer Than Expected?
by Rich Caputo|23rd April 2026
A lot of homeowners assume ticks disappear once winter shows up. In reality, ticks do not always die off the way people expect. In many areas, ticks can stay active whenever temperatures rise enough for movement, which is one reason they often seem to return earlier than expected in spring. Do Ticks Die In Winter? Cold weather can slow tick activity, but it does not always eliminate it. Ticks are resilient, and some can remain protected in leaf litter, brush, wooded edges, and other sheltered environments until temperatures rise again. That means a cold season may reduce visibility without fully […]
Fall Pest Update: Ticks are Active and Asian Longhorns Are Booming
by Michael Moorhouse|15th September 2022
Michael Moorhouse here from Mosquito Shield with a round-up of pest-control news and franchise updates. It’s been a long hot summer and now as we head into the shorter days and cooler temps, we’re seeing more activity from ticks. This is when the young ticks have moved from the larva stage to the nymph stage and they’re on the hunt for their next blood meal. A nymph will feed 4-5 days on its host if undetected and removed. They’ll be active until the temps drop below 45°F. On a positive note, the CDC is reporting this summer’s tick-related ER visits […]
What Kind of Bug Bite is That? And What To Do About It
by Michael Moorhouse|27th May 2022
You’re bound to encounter all sorts of bugs this summer, but you may not even realize they’re around until long after they’re gone. It can take hours before you see or feel the itchiness from their bite. So where did that bite come from? And more importantly, how should you treat it? While there are some common treatments, the best one will depend on the type of bite. Here’s a look at how to identify the culprit, the best way to treat a bug bite, and how to avoid them in the first place. Mosquitoes Typically, symptoms will appear a […]
Tick Season has Started: What Homeowners Should Know About These Pests
by Michael Moorhouse|9th May 2022
We know the feeling: The days are warmer, the sun is shining, and the outdoors beckon. But as springtime arrives, something else is on the move – ticks, looking for hosts and eager to feed. Whether you’re a homeowner spending time in the backyard or a pleasure-seeker hitting the trails, a basic knowledge of ticks will help you manage your risk exposure and avoid the dangers associated with ticks, primarily disease-causing bacteria. Ticks Transmit Diseases It’s an ugly fact: Ticks eat our blood. Adults, children, and pets are susceptible to tick bites. Some ticks feed on several hosts during their […]
Yard Clean-up Checklist: Tick Edition
by Tony Ciccarone|31st August 2021
We’ve compiled a few of our best tips on how to prepare your outdoor space for tick season, and many of these you can do this weekend with little or no equipment.
Lyme Disease Awareness: May and Everyday
by Michael Moorhouse|1st May 2019
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and we’re here to give you the facts and our top tips to safeguard your family, pets, home and yard this spring and summer. It’s estimated that approximately 300,000 people get Lyme disease every year, with only a fraction (30,000 cases) actually reported. So what symptoms should you look out for, and what can you do to stop it? The most effective precaution you can take is to get your yard sprayed during the spring. Rising temperatures this spring create the ideal environment for ticks, who are the prime offender for carrying Lyme. According […]
Spring Cleaning Checklist: Tick Edition
by Michael Moorhouse|8th April 2019
Spring cleaning is upon us, and one of the best things you can do for your home is tackle your yard to keep it tick-free for the warmer weather. We’ve compiled a few of our best tips on how to prepare your outdoor space for tick season, and many of these you can do this weekend with little or no equipment. So grab your long sleeves and pants – essential tick-fighting clothing – and check these off your list so you can enjoy your yard all summer. For the ultimate line of defense against this pest, Mosquito Shield can identify […]
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month
by Michael Moorhouse|30th April 2018
Learn the facts about Lyme Disease and strategies to help avoid it May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and this is the perfect opportunity to learn the facts about this serious bacterial infection. Lyme Disease is carried by Blacklegged Ticks (often called deer ticks) and although not all blacklegged ticks carry Lyme Disease, we believe it is important to understand the seriousness of the disease, recognize its symptoms, and employ strategies to keep tick interactions to a minimum. What is Lyme Disease? Lyme Disease is an inflammatory disease transmitted by ticks characterized by a rash, headache, fever, and chills. […]