TICK
The past couple of decades have shown a spike in tick-borne disease transmission, especially in the York County and NH Seacoast areas. Lyme disease, Powassan virus, Babesiosis and Ehrlichiosis cause major debilitative illnesses spread by infected tick species, afflicting people in the North East with life-changing symptoms that last for months, or even years. While not every tick you find may be infected with these maladies, many are. At Ecotech Pest Control, we take the health and safety of our customers very seriously. Our tick treatments focus on likely high-density tick population areas on your property with the goal of significantly reducing these pests and their odds of harming your family.
TREATMENT FOR TICKS
Our technicians treat for ticks using backpack sprayers that allow us to make a thorough sweep of your property’s problem zones, targeting hard-to-reach areas under leaf litter and into thick vegetation ground cover. Our botanically-based insecticide, based on extracts of the Chrysanthemum plant, are effective immediately after treatment, and will naturally break down in the environment through contact with sunlight and microbes. Most customers find that both a mid-Spring and late-Summer treatment are sufficient to keep their yard protected during peak-use times spent outside.
Things Home owners can do to help prevent ticks.
- Keep lawns mowed regularly and often. Short grass does not provide enough shade or moisture, and is not a conducive environment for ticks to live in.
- Remove leaf litter. This is one of the ticks favorite places to live.
- Reduce shaded areas. Ticks need moist areas to live and natural sun light will help dry out those moist areas around the yard.
- Clear-out those Pachysandra patches! Low-lying, thick vegetation provides ample amounts of shade and moisture retention that ticks (and rodents) love!
TOWNS WE SERVE
MAINE
- Eliot
- Kittery
- South Berwick
- York
NEW HAMPSHIRE
- Brentwood
- Dover
- Durham
- East Kingston
- Epping
- Exeter
- Freemont
- Greenland
- Hampton
- Hampton Falls
- Kensington
- Kingston
- Lee
- Madbury
- New Castle
- Newfields
- Newington
- Newmarket
- North Hampton
- Portsmouth
- Rollingsford
- Rye
- Seabrook
- Somersworth
- Stratham
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
What Our Client Say About Our Services
Ticks FAQ
Where are ticks commonly found around a home?
Ticks may be found in leaf litter, tall grass, brush, shaded edges, and dense ground cover where moisture is retained. Check pets and clothing after spending time in these areas, and use recommended tick-prevention practices outdoors.
Can ticks carry diseases in New Hampshire and Maine?
Some ticks in the region can transmit illnesses, including Lyme disease. Not every tick carries a disease, but prompt, careful tick checks and advice from a healthcare professional after a concerning bite can help reduce risk.
How can I make my yard less attractive to ticks?
Keep grass trimmed, remove accumulated leaf litter, reduce dense vegetation near frequently used areas, and create a clearer boundary between lawns and brush where practical. These steps can reduce suitable tick habitat but cannot eliminate all ticks.
When should I consider professional tick treatment?
Consider a professional assessment if ticks are repeatedly found in the yard or around high-use outdoor areas. A technician can review likely tick habitat and explain available treatment options and any preparation or re-entry instructions.
Does Ecotech offer tick control in Portsmouth and nearby towns?
Ecotech lists tick treatment and serves Portsmouth and other specified New Hampshire Seacoast towns, as well as Eliot, Kittery, South Berwick, and York in Maine. Contact the company to confirm service for your address.
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
Existing customers please contact us at Ecotechbug@gmail.com.
Please note that it may take 24 hrs for a response by email. The quickest way to reach us is to call 207-451-9451.
Please make sure the property you wish treated is in a town we service