Tick Control in Phoenix
Protecting Your Loved Ones from Dangerous Parasites
In the warm climate of Phoenix, ticks are a year-round threat that can turn a comfortable home into a source of anxiety. Unlike pests that stay outdoors, the local Brown Dog Tick can infest your living spaces, hiding in curtains, cracks, and furniture while preying on your beloved pets. The risk of diseases like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever makes professional intervention not just a luxury, but a necessity for the health of your household.
At Overson Pest Control, we specialize in breaking the lifecycle of these resilient parasites. Since 2015, our family-owned business has helped neighbors across the Valley reclaim their homes from infestations. We combine deep local knowledge with a commitment to safety, ensuring that your family and four-legged friends are protected by a team you can trust.
Call us today at (602) 962-2272, or contact us online for professional pest management.
Understanding the Tick Threat in Phoenix
While many people associate ticks with deep woods, Phoenix homeowners face a unique and serious adversary: the Brown Dog Tick. This species is uniquely adapted to our desert environment and, unlike most other ticks, can complete its entire life cycle indoors. This means an infestation can spiral out of control inside your home, not just in your yard.
- The Indoor Invader: The Brown Dog Tick prefers to feed on dogs but will readily bite humans. Once they enter your home as a pet, they drop off to lay eggs in secluded areas like baseboards, window casings, and behind furniture. A single female can lay thousands of eggs, leading to a sudden population explosion that can be terrifying to witness.
- Health Risks: The primary concern with ticks in Arizona is the transmission of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), a serious and potentially fatal disease. Symptoms can include fever, headache, and rash. Because ticks are small and their bites are often painless, they can transmit pathogens without you even realizing you have been bitten, making proactive control vital for safety.
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Our Tick Elimination Process
At Overson Pest Control, we know that treating ticks requires a different strategy than general pest control. Because they hide in high, narrow crevices rather than just on the floor, standard spraying methods often fail. We utilize a multi-step approach designed to target ticks at every stage of their development.
- Detailed Inspection: Effective treatment starts with finding the source. Our licensed technicians conduct a rigorous inspection of your property, paying close attention to pet bedding, carpet edges, and upholstered furniture. We identify where the ticks are nesting and determine the extent of the infestation to create a custom plan.
- Targeted Application: We use approved, high-quality products to treat both the source of the infestation and the areas where ticks travel. Our team focuses on "crack and crevice" treatments where eggs and larvae are often protected from general sprays. We prioritize eco-friendly solutions to ensure the safety of your pets and children during the process.
- Lifecycle Breaking: Killing visible ticks is not enough; we must also eliminate the eggs and larvae to prevent a resurgence. Our ongoing training ensures we use the latest industry techniques to break the reproductive cycle. We also provide recommendations for treating your pets in tandem with our home service to ensure a comprehensive solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 602-962-2272 today!
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Why Is Professional Rodent Control Necessary?Rodents are difficult to treat, and the longer they go untreated, the more destruction they will cause. DIY efforts are often ineffective both because they fail to treat the entire infestation, allowing it to return after weeks or even days, and the treatments can backfire in a number of ways, making the problem worse. For these reasons and more, it’s essential to partner with a trusted rodent removal professional in order to ensure the safety of your home.
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Are Rodents Dangerous?
Rodents can be a very dangerous pest. They can transmit numerous diseases including salmonella, tularemia, hantavirus, leptospirosis, choriomeningitis, rat-bite fever, and more. They can also be hosts to parasites like fleas and mosquitoes, which carry diseases of their own. They can contaminate food with their saliva or excrement and they can even start house fires due to their tendency to chew on electrical wiring. Simply put, rodents are destructive pests that pose a real threat to the humans they share living space with.
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How Can I Tell if Rodents Have Gotten Into My Phoenix Home?
Most rodents are nocturnal, so identifying an infestation in-process requires knowing the telltale warning signs they leave behind. Here are some key signs to be aware of that could indicate rodents have gotten onto your property:
- Small brown droppings, especially in the kitchen or pantry
- Gnaw marks around your walls and baseboards
- Grease smudges left from rodents rubbing up against your walls
- Paper, fabrics, or plants that have been shredded
- Food packaging that has been tampered with
- Small coin-sized holes in the exterior of your home
- Sounds of scampering or scurrying at night
- Foul odors in the home
- Dead rodents
If you’ve seen any of the above warning signs, don’t wait: contact us immediately for a free inspection!
Why Choose Us for Tick Control in Phoenix
When you hire Overson Pest Control, you are choosing a local partner dedicated to the well-being of your family and pets. We understand the distress a tick infestation causes, and we are here to provide fast, compassionate, and effective relief.
- Experienced Team: Serving the greater Phoenix area since 2015, we have the track record to back up our promises.
- Pet-Safe Focus: As a family-owned business, we care about your pets. We use eco-friendly solutions and safe application methods.
- Guaranteed Results: We offer a 100% Satisfaction Money-Back Guarantee. We don't stop until the problem is solved.
- Rapid Service: We provide industry-leading, next-day appointments to address urgent infestations quickly.
- Certified Pros: Our technicians are licensed, insured, and vetted, adhering strictly to Arizona Department of Agriculture regulations.
We believe our neighbors in Mesa and Phoenix deserve the best protection available. Trust Overson Pest Control to deliver results that other companies just can’t match.
Call us today at (602) 962-2272, or contact us online for professional pest management.
Protecting Your Pets from Ticks
While our treatments handle your home and yard, protecting your furry friends requires a two-pronged approach. Collaboration between your pest control provider and your veterinarian is the most effective way to keep your pets safe.
- Veterinary Treatments: Consult your vet about the best preventative options, such as oral medications, spot-on treatments, or tick collars. These prevent ticks from attaching to your dog in the first place.
- Regular Checks: Inspect your pets daily, especially after walks. feel for small bumps around the ears, between the toes, under the collar, and in the armpits.
- Grooming: Keep long-haired pets groomed. Shorter hair makes it easier to spot ticks before they have a chance to feed and transmit disease.
- Bedding Hygiene: Wash pet bedding regularly in hot water and dry it on high heat. This kills any eggs or larvae that may have fallen off your pet.
