Tick & Flea Control
Our Approach
At Bug Free Muskoka, we recognize the importance of enjoying your outdoor spaces year-round, which is why we provide comprehensive tick and flea control services from spring through fall. Our commitment to your comfort goes beyond one-time treatments, ensuring continuous protection.
Our integrated pest management approach starts with a detailed Inspection. Expert technicians survey your property to pinpoint tick and flea habitats. Understanding their preferences allows us to effectively target these areas.
Next, we implement Control measures. This includes habitat modification, reducing tick-friendly environments, and treating known hotspots to eliminate ticks and fleas effectively.
Throughout the season, we perform regular Barrier treatments every 60 days. These create a protective shield around your property, preventing ticks and fleas from infesting your outdoor spaces. Our treatments are designed for lasting relief, allowing you to enjoy your yard without concern.
At Bug Free Muskoka, we prioritize safety. In addition to standard treatments, we offer 100% organic options for those preferring alternative methods. Our tailored approach ensures effective solutions for a tick and flea free outdoor environment.
Package Includes:
- Property Inspection: Identify Tick & Flea Habitats
- Perimeter Barrier: Create a Perimeter Barrier around property to repel Tick & Fleas, and treat habitat areas within the yard
- Season Long Protection: 3 treatments 60 days apart
- Licensed Technician: Our technicians are Ontario-licensed through the University of Guelph
- Satisfaction Guaranteed: If your not satisfied, we will come back
Experience the difference with Bug Free Muskoka and enjoy a Tick & Flea free yard all season long. Fill out the form below for a free, no obligation quote for your comprehensive Tick & Flea control service and reclaim your outdoor space with confidence.
Tick & Flea Control FAQ
Are ticks dangerous?
Ticks can transmit insect-borne diseases such as Lyme Disease. However, there’s no need to fret—our tick control service specifically targets these blood-sucking pests, ensuring they won’t bother you.
Are fleas dangerous?
Flea bites result in swollen, itchy marks, which often lead pets to scratch excessively. Additionally, some humans experience allergic reactions due to flea bites. However, the more significant concern lies in the fact that fleas can transmit insect-borne diseases, similar to mosquitoes and ticks.
How long does your tick & flea control service last?
Our tick & flea control service typically remains effective for about 60 days. However, the duration can vary based on rainfall frequency and the treatment type. Our synthetic option provides longer-lasting protection compared to the 100% organic solution. For optimal results, we recommend scheduling two treatments spaced 60 days apart during the warmer months to safeguard your family from ticks & fleas.
What areas of my yard will you treat?
Our tick control service focuses on high-risk areas across your property where ticks commonly reside, move, or rest. Ticks spend most of their time ‘questing’ for a new host to obtain a blood meal. To achieve this, they position themselves in ideal locations close to the ground, such as patches of long grass, low shrubs, under decks frequented by rodents, or on the edges of wooded areas inhabited by animals. Our targeted spraying efforts effectively cover these areas, and we also establish a perimeter band around the property to prevent ticks from entering your yard from outside
How long after the treatment until I can use my yard?
Following our tick & flea treatment for your yard, it’s essential to wait until the product is completely dry before venturing outside. Depending on factors such as outdoor temperature and humidity, we recommend waiting at least 30-45 minutes before re-entering the treated area. Once this time has passed, you and your family can safely enjoy your yard again!
How soon after the service can I expect results?
Right away! Our tick control has an immediate effect, and you’ll notice a difference without delay. Our product is specifically designed to swiftly knock down and control ticks in the treated areas.
If my pets take medication, why should I treat my yard?
Fleas are drawn to warm-blooded animals, including your pets. These tiny pests can consume up to 15 times their body weight in blood, potentially leading to anemia and significant blood loss. To enhance your flea and tick prevention efforts, consider adding 2-3 flea treatments during the warmer months.
Is your tick & flea control products safe for people, pets, and children?
Lyme disease, transmitted to humans through tick bites, poses a significant public health challenge in Canada. The synthetic tick barrier product we use is regulated by Health Canada and approved by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency for tick control. Notably, this product has a very low toxicity in mammals, so it is perfectly safe for your family and pets.
Is your tick & flea control products harmful to my trees, shrubs, and plants?
No, our tick barrier treatments pose no harm to your plant materials. They are formulated to be absorbed by the plants, offering residual control against ticks when they feed on the plant juices
Does Bug Free Muskoka guarantee tick & flea control?
While no tick control service can guarantee 100% protection or complete tick elimination, we take pride in our customer service. Our national satisfaction guarantee demonstrates our commitment to standing behind our products and services. If you’re not fully satisfied within the first 30 days of the application, we’ll retreat your property at no cost. Additionally, if you remain unsatisfied, we’ll refund the full amount for the application service.