Tick Control and Extermination in Northern VA and Maryland
Expert Tick Control & Prevention Across Northern Virginia & Maryland
Pest Chase Tick Control in Northern Virginia and Maryland
We can help with tick control around your home. Our tick treatments will help control the tick population in your yard and our expert education will teach you how keep your pets and children away from them even when you are out and about on a hike. It’s important information because of the few kinds of ticks common in the Mid-Atlantic states, one of them just happens to be the one that transmits Lyme disease. In addition, there are others in our area that transmit Rocky Mountain spotted forever. No wonder tick pest control is so important. No matter the kind of tick you have around your home, you need it taken care of. That’s where we come in.
Tick Control Focus Areas
American Dog Tick in Northern Virginia And Maryland
American dog ticks are oval and flat with brown with whitish to gray markings. As larvae, they have six legs while nymphs and adults have eight. American dog ticks are about 5 – 15 mm.They are also known as the wood tick, and that this particular tick species is only found in North America. American dog ticks carry a bacteria responsible for causing Rocky Mountain spotted fever disease, which is spread when they suck blood from their host. Most infestations occur in late spring and summer. The larvae can survive upto 2 years without food.
Lone Star Tick in Northern Virginia And Maryland
Lone star ticks are reddish brown and have oval bodies that become slate grey when engorged. Females have a single whitish to silvery spot on their backs. Male lone star ticks have several inverted horseshoe-shaped whitish spots along their backs. These ticks attack humans more frequently than any other tick species. Lone star tick transmit diseases, although not Lyme disease. The bite also causes a circular rash.
Black Legged Deer Tick in Northern Virginia And Maryland
The female blacklegged tick is about 1/8 of an inch while male is 1/16 of an inch. Both male and female deer ticks have flat, oval bodies, and are not hard-shelled. Female deer ticks are orangish brown in color except for their legs, mouthparts, and scutum (shield).
Pest Chase Tick Control Plan in Northern Virginia And Maryland
Pest Chase tick control plan keeps your family and pets safe from ticks. Tick control needs to be done periodically in order to keep the ticks out of your home. We treat the entire yard with insecticide. We also spot treat your home where ticks can harborage. This treatment will need to be reapplied periodically to keep ticks out of your home.
Homeowners Guide on Tick Control in Northern Virginia and Maryland
How did I get ticks?
The most common sign of a tick problem is spotting one in your yard or on your body, or on your pet or child. Ticks prefer to hide in grass and shrubs while waiting for a passing host, so be sure to keep your yard maintained and mowed frequently. Ticks prefer vegetation located in transitional areas such as where mowed lawn meets unmowed fence line as these areas are where most animals travel.
How to get rid of ticks?
In order to avoid being bitten by a tick, apply an insect repellent such as DEET, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Also, wear long sleeved shirts and pants. Wearing light colored clothing will help to detect ticks easily. It may not be practical to wear such clothing during Northern Virginia And Maryland summer though. Once you come back from hiking or playing outside inspect your clothes for ticks. Immediately wash clothing worn outside.
Why Choose Pest Chase for Tick Control in Northern VA & Maryland?
Local Expertise
Deep knowledge of the tick species and conditions specific to Northern Virginia and Maryland.
Customized Solutions
Treatment plans built around your property — never a one-size-fits-all spray.
Safe & Effective Treatments
Family- and pet-conscious products that deliver lasting results.
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Pest Chase provides tick control across 16 communities in Northern Virginia and Maryland. Choose your city for local service details:
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