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WHY CONTROL TICKS?

As outdoor activities increase with warmer weather, ticks become more than just a minor inconvenience. These small pests carry serious illnesses, like Lyme disease, making tick pest control a priority for keeping your family safe.

With warmer temperatures and rainfall encouraging tick growth, now is the time to protect your yard and loved ones.

1. Create a Tick-Free Zone

Professional tick control targets the places ticks hide, reducing their presence in high-risk areas of your yard and providing a safer outdoor space.

2. Minimize Exposure to Tick-Borne Illness

Effective tick management lowers the chance of bites and diseases for both people and pets, helping you enjoy the outdoors with confidence.

3. Prevent Tick Problems Before They Escalate

Addressing ticks early stops them from spreading and breeding in your yard, reducing the risk of a larger tick presence.

Tick Pest Control Services

Finding ticks around your home can be unsettling. That’s why Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management provides tick control solutions tailored to protect your family and pets from the dangers ticks pose.

  • Complete Tick Treatment Where You Need It

    We start by locating tick-prone spots in your yard, like tall grass, wooded edges, and shaded areas. Our focused treatments quickly reduce tick numbers, providing immediate relief and long-term control.

  • Ongoing Protection You Can Count On

    Our process tackles the current tick issue while disrupting the tick life cycle. By treating eggs and larvae, we stop new ticks from developing, ensuring your yard stays tick-free longer.

  • Plans Customized for Your Yard

    Every yard is unique, and so is our approach. Whether you have a few ticks or a larger problem, we create a plan that fits your needs, delivering effective, lasting tick protection.

Tips for Tick Prevention:

After treatment, follow these steps to help keep ticks from coming back:

  • Do Daily Tick Checks:

    Ticks, like black-legged deer ticks, generally require 24 hours to transmit Lyme disease. After spending time outdoors, perform a thorough tick check. If you find one, carefully remove it using tweezers with a fine tip and disinfect the area afterward.

  • Protect Your Skin:

    When visiting areas prone to ticks, wear long sleeves and pants, ideally in light colors to easily spot ticks. For extra protection, secure pant cuffs inside your socks or choose clothing treated with permethrin.

  • Check Your Pets Regularly

    Ticks latch onto pets easily, so check them after they’ve been outside. Ask your vet about tick prevention treatments, and keep your pet’s bedding and toys clean.

  • Maintain Your Yard:

    Keep grass short and clear away leaf litter or debris where ticks might hide. This creates a less inviting environment for ticks, helping to keep them away from your yard.

OUR TICK CONTROL PROCESS

At Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management, we understand that effective tick control requires a complete approach.

Our process combines careful assessments, targeted treatments, and proactive prevention to keep your yard safe and enjoyable.

DEALING WITH MORE THAN JUST TICKS?

Ticks might be just one part of the issue. At Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management, we offer full-service pest control to keep your home pest-free and comfortable.

Comprehensive Wildlife Control
From raccoons to squirrels, larger wildlife can damage your property. Our tailored removal services help protect your home from these unwanted visitors, keeping it secure.

Insect Control for a Safe Home
Insects like spiders and wasps can create uncomfortable spaces. Our targeted treatments tackle these pests at their source, safeguarding your home and family.

Effective Rodent Solutions
Rodents often appear alongside tick problems. Our rodent control services remove these pests quickly, reducing disease risks and keeping your space clean and safe.

At Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management, we know managing multiple pests can be overwhelming. Our customized pest solutions address all your needs, giving you peace of mind and lasting protection.

HOW TO SPOT TICK ACTIVITY

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Ticks can be elusive, but catching signs early helps keep your yard and home safe. Here’s what to look for to stay ahead of tick problems:

1. Ticks on Pets or Clothing

After outdoor activities, check your clothing and pets for small, dark ticks. Tick removal is essential, as they often attach to skin or fur, particularly around legs and waistlines.

2. Ticks in Overgrown Areas

Ticks thrive in tall grass, leaf litter, and brush. Inspect these areas, especially shaded or humid spots, as ticks prefer hidden, moist environments.

3. Unexplained Bites or Itching

If you or your pets develop bite marks, redness, or itching, ticks may be present. Quick action can prevent potential tick-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease.

MAIN ISSUES

  • Illness

  • Safety

  • Bites

Frequently Asked Questions

Our tick control services are crafted just for you, addressing your property’s specific needs. With us, you’ll get long-lasting protection that keeps ticks away and your family safe.

We know tick issues can’t wait. Our team strives to address service requests within a couple of business days, though timing may vary with seasonal demand.

Our eco-friendly tick removal treatments tackle ticks at every life stage—from larvae to adults—providing thorough control that’s safe for your family, pets, and the environment.

Absolutely. We prioritize your family’s safety with pet- and child-friendly treatments, giving you peace of mind along with effective tick control.

Why Choose Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Control

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