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Professional Yard Tick Treatment for Homes and Properties

Servicing Nassau County | Western Suffolk County

Ticks are a consistent concern across Long Island, especially on properties that border wooded areas, dense landscaping, or wildlife corridors. These environments provide ideal conditions for ticks to survive and move into residential yards through deer and small wildlife.

At EM Pest Control, effective protection requires more than a surface-level spray. We use a thorough, professional treatment that’s designed to greatly reduce tick activity in the areas where your family and pets spend time outdoors.

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Why Do I Have Ticks in My Yard?

When we find ticks on Long Island properties, it is almost always tied to specific yard conditions and surrounding activity. Ticks do not originate from open lawn areas. They are introduced and sustained by the environment around the home.

The most common sources we see are:

  • Wildlife movement, especially deer and small mammals traveling through or near the property
  • Pets that pass through untreated brush, wooded areas, or neighboring yards
  • Adjacent properties with unmanaged vegetation, wooded borders, or heavy ground cover

Once ticks are present, they remain in areas that protect them from sun, heat, and dry conditions. On most properties, activity is concentrated in:

  • Yard edges where lawn meets brush or fencing
  • Shaded landscaping and dense ground cover
  • Leaf litter, mulch beds, and overgrown borders
  • Low-traffic areas such as under decks, sheds, and play equipment

Open lawn areas are typically lower risk. Tick problems persist when edge zones and shaded areas are left untreated, which is why effective tick control focuses on those locations rather than treating the yard evenly.

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Why Tick Control Matters

Ticks are more than a nuisance. Certain species commonly found on Long Island are known to carry illnesses such as Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. Reducing tick activity around the property helps lower the likelihood of contact where your household spends time outdoors.

Tick control is important because:

  • Exposure often happens in residential yards, not just wooded trails
  • Pets can carry ticks indoors after outdoor activity
  • Children are more likely to encounter ticks in landscaped or edge areas
  • Tick activity can persist throughout much of the year when temperatures remain above freezing

Tick control is not about eliminating nature. It is about reducing exposure risk in the areas you use every day.

Take control of tick activity this season.
 

Our Tick Control Service Process

Our tick control service is designed to reduce exposure by targeting the areas where ticks are most likely to persist and transfer.

  • 1

    Property Review

    We identify the shaded, low-disturbance areas that commonly support tick activity.

    • Yard edges and fence lines

    • Shaded landscaping and ground cover

    • Wildlife travel paths

    • High-use areas for pets and children

  • 2

    Targeted Yard Treatment

    Treatment focuses on the zones where ticks live, not the entire lawn.

    • Perimeter and transition areas

    • Brush lines and dense shrubs

    • Under decks and low-traffic zones

  • 3

    Seasonal Service

    Consistent seasonal treatment provides the most reliable reduction.

    • Service aligned with peak tick activity

    • Adjustments based on property conditions

    • Clear expectations and ongoing support

Why Trust EM Pest Control

Choosing a tick control provider should come down to experience, clarity, and trust. EM Pest Control focuses on responsible service built around real-world conditions on Long Island.

  • Understand local tick activity: Our team is familiar with how ticks behave across Long Island properties, including how landscaping, shade, and wildlife movement affect tick pressure.
  • Use a targeted treatment approach: We focus on the specific areas where ticks are most likely to persist, rather than applying broad, unnecessary treatments across the entire yard.
  • Customize service to the property: Every yard is different. Treatment plans are based on the layout, environmental conditions, and usage patterns of each property.
  • Prioritize clear communication: We explain the purpose of each service, review any precautions, and provide guidance homeowners can realistically follow.
  • Focus on long-term prevention: Our goal is not just short-term results, but meaningful reduction through proper treatment, habitat awareness, and ongoing maintenance.
Prevention Step Why It Matters
Keep grass trimmed regularly Shorter grass reduces humidity and limits areas where ticks can wait for a host.
Remove leaf litter and yard debris Ticks commonly hide in damp leaf piles and organic buildup.
Clear brush and overgrowth at property edges Reduces tick movement from wooded or unmanaged areas into the yard.
Thin dense shrubs and ground cover Improves airflow and reduces shaded harborage zones.
Maintain mulch beds and borders Overly thick mulch can retain moisture that supports tick activity.
Limit wildlife access where possible Deer and small animals are a primary way ticks are introduced to yards.
Check pets after outdoor activity Pets frequently carry ticks into the home.
Perform routine tick checks after yard use Early detection helps prevent attachment and indoor spread.

Frequently Asked Questions

We review any necessary precautions with you before service. In most cases, once treated areas have dried and any label instructions have been followed, you can resume normal use of the yard.

No. Our tick control service is performed outdoors. As long as we have access to the areas being treated, we can complete service without you being home.

No. As long as we have access to the yard, treatments can be completed while you’re away. We’ll notify you once service is finished.

Wildlife movement can introduce ticks between properties. Treating your yard significantly reduces activity within your property lines, even if surrounding areas are untreated.

Most Long Island properties benefit from seasonal service during peak tick activity months. The frequency depends on property layout, vegetation, and surrounding conditions. We structure service based on what we observe on your property.

We apply products according to label directions and review any necessary precautions with you before service. Our goal is effective reduction while maintaining responsible application practices.

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Season-long tick protection starts here. Schedule your service today.

Call: (516) 455-6742
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Call/text: (516) 491-2768
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