Tick Control
Hudson Valley, NY is one of the highest-Lyme-disease-risk regions in the country. Deer ticks, dog ticks, and lone star ticks all thrive here.
Identification
Blacklegged (deer) tick — carries Lyme, anaplasmosis, babesiosis. American dog tick — carries Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Lone star tick — carries alpha-gal (red-meat allergy).
Biology
Ticks quest on vegetation waiting for a host. Nymphs (poppy-seed size) cause most Lyme cases and are active May–July.
Behavior
Concentrate along wood edges, tall grass, and leaf-litter zones. Deer and mice are primary hosts.
Health Risks
Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, Powassan virus, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, alpha-gal syndrome.
Property Damage
None — the risk is medical.
Signs You Have a Problem
- Ticks on pets or family after being outside
- Yard borders wooded or overgrown areas
- Deer activity on the property
Our Inspection Process
Our licensed technicians perform a thorough interior and exterior inspection to confirm ticks activity, identify harborage, moisture, and food sources, and map entry points. Findings are documented with photos and a written treatment plan tailored to your Hudson Valley, NY home.
Treatment Process
Backpack application to yard perimeter, wood edges, and leaf-litter zones every 6–8 weeks. Optional tick tubes to treat the mouse population that carries nymphs.
Integrated Pest Management
Urbanxterminator uses Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for ticks: inspection, monitoring, sanitation guidance, mechanical exclusion, targeted low-impact products, and follow-up verification. We prioritize methods that are effective for you and your family while minimizing environmental impact.
Prevention Tips
- Maintain a 3-foot mulch or gravel barrier between lawn and woods
- Keep grass short
- Remove leaf litter each fall
- Move woodpiles and playsets away from tree lines
- Perform a tick check after every outdoor activity