Ticks live in tall grass, brush and wooded edges, and blacklegged ticks in Ontario can carry Lyme disease. If your yard borders woods, trails or fields, ticks may be a concern. Empire Wildlife Control helps reduce ticks around your property.
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Signs of Ticks
- Ticks found on pets or family after being outside
- A yard that borders woods, tall grass or trails
- Lots of wildlife like deer or mice passing through
Where Ticks Live
Ticks wait on tall grass and shrubs for a host to brush past. They’re common along the edges of lawns next to woods, leaf piles and overgrown areas. Mice and other wildlife help spread them.
How We Treat It
We inspect your yard for tick habitat, explain the plan and price, and treat high-risk areas using methods suited to your property. We’ll also show you how to make your yard less tick-friendly.
Prevention Tips
- Keep grass short and clear leaf litter
- Create a gravel or wood-chip border between lawn and woods
- Check yourself, kids and pets after being outdoors
- Keep wildlife out of your yard and away from your home
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I find a tick on me?
Remove it carefully with fine tweezers, pulling straight up, and save it if possible. Contact your doctor or local public health if you have concerns.
When are ticks most active?
Ticks can be active whenever it’s above freezing, but they’re most active from spring to fall.
Areas We Serve
We offer pest control across Durham Region and York Region, including Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Bowmanville and Newmarket, as well as Toronto.
Related Services
Mosquitoes, Flea treatment and mice removal. See all pest control services.
Get Help Today
Call (289) 408-9940 or fill out the form below. Tell us what you’re seeing, where, and how we can reach you. Back to Empire Wildlife Control home.
