Tick biting down on human skin - Tick Pest Control

WHY CONTROL TICKS?

When the weather warms up and you’re ready to enjoy the outdoors, ticks can quickly become a serious threat to your family’s safety.

These tiny pests carry harmful diseases like Lyme disease, making Tick Pest Control essential to keep them in check before they ruin your time outside and become a bigger problem.

1. Enjoy Your Yard Again

Don’t let ticks force you to stay inside. With professional tick control, your yard can remain a safe, tick-free space, letting you spend time outdoors without worrying about tick bites.

2. Safeguard Your Family’s Health

Ticks carry dangerous diseases that can affect both your family and pets. Getting rid of ticks helps lower the risk of illness, giving you peace of mind that your outdoor space is safe for everyone.

3. Prevent a Bigger Infestation

Ticks can multiply quickly if left unchecked. Taking early action stops them from spreading and saves you from dealing with a much larger infestation later on.

Tick Pest Control Services

At Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management, we understand how unsettling it can be to find ticks on your property. That’s why we offer personalized Tick Pest Control services, designed to protect your family, pets, and home from these disease-carrying pests.

  • Thorough Tick Treatments:

    Our first step is to carefully inspect your yard, pinpointing areas where ticks are most likely hiding, such as tall grass, brush, or shaded spots. We then apply highly effective treatments that quickly reduce the tick population while preventing them from returning.

  • Ongoing Protection:

    We don’t just stop at treating the ticks you see. Our methods also break the tick life cycle by targeting eggs and larvae, ensuring long-term protection for your outdoor spaces. This approach helps keep ticks from becoming a recurring problem.

  • Customized Solutions for Your Home:

    Every yard is different, so we create custom tick control plans that address your specific situation. Whether you’re facing a minor issue or a large-scale infestation, we’ll craft a solution that fits your needs and keeps your yard tick-free.

Tips for Tick Prevention:

Once your yard has been treated, taking a few additional steps can help keep ticks from returning:

  • Perform Daily Tick Checks:

    Ticks like the black-legged deer tick need at least 24 hours to transmit diseases such as Lyme disease, so it’s important to check yourself, your family, and your pets daily after spending time outdoors. If you find a tick, use fine-tipped tweezers to remove it immediately and clean the area with soap and water.

  • Protect Your Skin:

    When venturing into tick-prone areas like wooded or grassy spaces, wear long sleeves and pants to reduce skin exposure. Light-colored clothes makes it easier to spot ticks, and you can put an extra layer of protection by tucking your pants into your socks or wearing permethrin-treated clothing.

  • Inspect Your Pets:

    Ticks often latch onto pets after they’ve been outside, so check them regularly. Consult your vet about preventive tick treatments, and be sure to keep pet bedding, toys, and areas they frequent clean to minimize tick risks.

  • Maintain Your Yard:

    Ticks thrive in unkempt areas. Regularly mow your lawn and remove things like fallen leaves, brush, and clutter where ticks could hide. Keeping your yard tidy makes it less appealing to ticks.

OUR TICK CONTROL PROCESS

Assessment

We inspect your yard for tick-prone areas like tall grass and shaded spots. This lets us create a custom plan to control ticks and stop them from becoming a threat.

Treatment

We apply safe, effective treatments to eliminate ticks at every life stage, from larvae to adults. This quickly reduces their population and prevents future infestations, keeping your yard tick-free.

Preventative Advice

Along with treatments, we offer advice like regular tick checks and yard maintenance. These steps help keep ticks away long-term, making your outdoor space safer and more enjoyable.

Our approach combines thorough inspections, precise treatments, and proactive prevention, keeping your outdoor spaces enjoyable and free of ticks throughout the season.

DEALING WITH MORE THAN JUST TICKS?

Ticks may only be part of the issue. At Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management, we offer complete pest control services to keep your home safe from a variety of unwanted pests.

Comprehensive Wildlife Solutions
In addition to ticks, animals like raccoons, squirrels, and birds can cause damage. Our wildlife removal services are tailored to protect your property from these nuisances.

Targeted Insect Control
Insects such as spiders, wasps, and more can create unsafe environments. Our expert insect control solutions target the problem at its source, ensuring a safe home for your family.

Reliable Rodent Control
Rodents often accompany tick problems. Our rodent control services efficiently eliminate these pests, protecting your home and reducing the health risks they bring.

At Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management, we understand the complexity of dealing with multiple pests. Our customized solutions offer long-term protection against all types of infestations.

HOW TO SPOT TICK ACTIVITY

Bats nesting in attic space

Ticks are small and often go unnoticed, but catching them early is essential to protecting your home and yard. Keep an eye out for these common signs of tick activity:

1. Ticks on Pets or Clothing

After outdoor activities, inspect your clothing and your pets for tiny, dark ticks. They tend to attach to skin or fur, particularly around the legs, waist, or neck area.

2. Ticks in Tall Grass or Brush

Ticks prefer overgrown areas. Check tall grass, leaf piles, and wooded spots around your yard—especially in damp, shaded places where ticks thrive.

3. Bite Marks or Itching

Unexplained bites, redness, or itching could indicate tick presence. Acting quickly can help prevent tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease from spreading.

MAIN ISSUES

  • Illness

  • Safety

  • Bites

Frequently Asked Questions

We customize our tick control services to fit the specific needs of your yard. Our approach ensures long-term protection, so your family and pets can enjoy a tick-free outdoor space.

We know how urgent tick problems can be. Depending on the season and our availability, we aim to respond within 1-2 business days to quickly get your tick issues under control.

We use treatments that target ticks at every stage, from larvae to adults. Our eco-friendly tick removal solutions are safe for your family, pets, and the environment while ensuring effective tick control.

Yes, your family’s safety is our top priority. We use pet- and child-friendly treatments that effectively eliminate ticks without compromising the well-being of your loved ones.

Why Choose Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Control

Proven Expertise

Leveraging years of experience, our team provides dependable, bespoke solutions for varied wildlife and pest management challenges in Waterloo.

Customized Control Strategies

We customize our wildlife and pest management strategies to meet Waterloo’s unique environmental needs, ensuring precise and effective control.

Dedication to Excellence

Our dedication to excellence is evident in every task, employing cutting-edge methods and products for top-tier wildlife and pest management outcomes.

Exceptional Customer Care

Ensuring your complete satisfaction from the first interaction to the final solution, we deliver thorough, attentive service in wildlife and pest management.

Take Care Of Your Pest Problem Today

We service the entire Des Moines, IA metro area. Contact us today for the safe and efficient removal of your pest problem.

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Michele Anderson

Reliable workers! Very professional!

Michele Anderson, Des Moines, Iowa
Molly Roffman Wosmansky

They do an amazing job with our pest control and keeping all the mosquitos at bay. I really appreciate how caring & respective Gene is towards these animals and rodents…

Molly Roffman Wosmansky , Iowa City, IA
Scott Crook

What a great experience Ronnie Hayes came to our place he came to our place assessed that we had a few raccoons in our attic. He even put a trap on the roof and for them out the same day then the relocated them. For a very responsible place.

Scott Crook, West Des Moines, Iowa
Grant Sodders

Knowledgeable, careful, and insightful- I had the opportunity to meet with Nicole Spaulding from Bobcat Wildlife and Pest Management to learn more of what she does and to ask questions about their industry, fearing it affected my own (outdoor aquatic stock growth).

She took the time to share with me the ins-and-outs of her industry, genuinely caring for my concerns, resolving them completely in the end.

Grant Sodders, Des Moines, Iowa
Kayla Lynch Engebrecht

Highly recommend this group!!! Within 24 hours of my “something stinks” panic call, one of the techs, Ronnie, was at our place taking care of the animals that found their final resting place in our vents… and patched it up so we wouldn’t have this happen again. On time, efficient, and very knowledgeable!!

Kayla Lynch Engebrecht , Des Moines, Iowa
Jayson Jones

Highly recommend using this company for any pest control needs and or wildlife issues.

Jayson Jones , Urbandale, Iowa