Tick Control in Spokane
A Proactive Approach to Reducing Tick Populations
Enjoying the beautiful outdoor spaces around Spokane is a way of life, but the hidden threat of ticks can cause significant concern for homeowners. These pests are carriers of serious illnesses, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, posing a direct risk to your family, children, and pets.
At Prosite, we provide professional tick control solutions designed to give you peace of mind. With nearly 15 years of experience, our licensed team uses a science-driven approach to drastically reduce tick populations in your yard, creating a safer environment for everyone to enjoy without worry.
Ready to reduce the ticks on your property? Call our team at (509) 478-1925 today, or contact us online for service.
Understanding Tick Threats in Our Area
To effectively protect your family, it's important to understand the specific risks ticks pose in our local environment. Ticks are not just a nuisance; they are vectors for diseases that can have long-term health consequences for both humans and animals. They thrive in specific habitats common in many residential yards.
Here are key things to know about ticks in our region:
- Common Local Species: The Rocky Mountain wood tick is one of the most prevalent species in our area, known for transmitting Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Colorado tick fever, and tularemia. Other species may also be present.
- How Diseases are Transmitted: Ticks transmit pathogens through their bite. After latching on, they can feed for several days, and the longer they remain attached, the higher the risk of disease transmission becomes.
- High-Risk Zones in Your Yard: Ticks prefer cool, moist environments. They are typically found in tall grass, dense ground cover, piles of leaf litter, shrubs, and at the edge of wooded areas.
- Peak Seasons: While ticks can be active any time temperatures are above freezing, activity often peaks in the spring and early summer, which is when vigilance is most critical.
Reducing exposure in these high-risk areas is a key component of any successful tick management strategy.
Why Professional Yard Treatments are Essential
While DIY tick control products are available, they often fail to provide the comprehensive protection your family needs. Ticks are resilient and hide in hard-to-reach areas, and consumer-grade sprays may not be potent enough to effectively eliminate them or disrupt their complex life cycle.
Furthermore, the improper application of pesticides can be ineffective and potentially harmful to beneficial insects, pets, and the environment. Professionals are trained in the precise, targeted application of products, ensuring they are used safely and only where needed to have the greatest impact on tick populations.
A professional service targets all stages of a tick’s life—from larva to adult—and addresses the environmental factors on your property that attract them. This integrated approach is far more effective than just spraying and is the most reliable way to truly reduce the risk of tick encounters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Soon Can You Start Tick Control Service?
We offer fast, flexible scheduling so you can get help as soon as possible—usually within a few days. Contact us directly to confirm current availability in your neighborhood.
Is Tick Control Safe for Pets & Children?
We use approved products and follow best practices that prioritize the safety of your family and pets. Our treatments are designed to minimize risk and maximize comfort.
How Long Does a Tick Treatment Last?
Each application provides immediate relief, with residual effectiveness lasting several weeks. For sustained results, our year-round maintenance program is recommended.
Do I Need Ongoing Tick Control or Just One Visit?
We recommend ongoing tick control for the greatest long-term protection, especially in Spokane’s high-risk areas. One-time treatments are available but may not deliver lasting prevention on their own.
What Should I Do to Prepare for Service?
Before your scheduled visit, please clear outdoor clutter, mow the grass short, and keep pets indoors. We’ll provide any additional, property-specific instructions ahead of time for your peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you provide wildlife control services in Spokane?No, we only offer wildlife control services to customers in Kittitas & Yakima counties.
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Skunks
Their most unique feature is their black body which has a white stripe starting at their head and divides into two stripes that travel down their entire body and tail. But, their most identifiable characteristic is the extremely foul odor that skunks spray from glands found at the base of their tail as a defense mechanism. If sprayed directly into a person's or animal's eyes the spray can cause temporary blindness.
Adult skunks grow to between 20 and 30 inches in length, with their tail adding 7-15 inches to their total length. Adults weigh between 2.5 and 11.5 pounds (i.e. the size of a small housecat).
*Limited services available for skunks.
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Raccoons
Raccoons have many easily recognizable physical features including a black “mask” of fur that surrounds their eyes, fluffy black and gray ringed tails, and a hunched appearance caused because their hind legs are longer than their front legs. Their bodies are covered in dense salt and peppered colored fur. Raccoons may grow to up to three feet in length and weigh between 10 and 30 pounds.
