Tick Control & Prevention
Protect your family and pets from dangerous tick-borne diseases. Professional yard treatments that reduce tick populations by up to 90%.
Tick Problems in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia's wooded neighborhoods, parks, and green spaces are prime tick habitat. These dangerous parasites carry serious diseases including Lyme disease, which is endemic to our region. Every year, thousands of Virginians contract tick-borne illnesses.
At Matar Pest Control, we provide comprehensive tick control treatments that target ticks where they live – in your yard, around your home's perimeter, and in the wooded areas your family and pets enjoy.
🚨 Tick-Borne Diseases in Virginia
- Lyme Disease – Most common; causes fever, rash, joint pain; can become chronic
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever – Potentially fatal if not treated early
- Ehrlichiosis – Flu-like symptoms; can be severe
- Alpha-gal Syndrome – Causes red meat allergy from Lone Star tick bites
- Anaplasmosis – Bacterial infection with fever, headache, muscle pain
Common Ticks in Our Area
🦌 Blacklegged Tick (Deer Tick)
Primary carrier of Lyme disease. Tiny – nymphs are poppy-seed sized. Active spring through fall. Found in wooded and grassy areas throughout NOVA.
⭐ Lone Star Tick
Female has distinctive white spot. Aggressive biters. Can cause Alpha-gal syndrome (red meat allergy). Very common in Virginia.
🐕 American Dog Tick
Larger tick, brown with white markings. Primarily feeds on dogs but will bite humans. Carrier of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
🟤 Brown Dog Tick
Unusual in that it can complete entire lifecycle indoors. Primarily affects dogs. Can infest homes and kennels.
⚠️ Tick Risk Factors for Your Property
- Wooded areas or tall grass near your home
- Deer, mice, or other wildlife visiting your yard
- Stone walls, woodpiles, or leaf litter where mice hide
- Pets that go outdoors regularly
- Shaded, humid areas in your landscape
- Bird feeders attracting wildlife
Our Tick Control Process
Property Assessment
Identify high-risk areas, tick habitats, and wildlife pathways on your property.
Perimeter Treatment
Apply residual treatment to yard edges, fence lines, and transition zones where ticks wait for hosts.
Targeted Application
Treat under shrubs, in ground cover, around play areas, patios, and pet zones.
Ongoing Protection
Monthly treatments through tick season (April-October) for maximum protection.
Why Choose Matar for Tick Control?
✅ Up to 90% Reduction – Dramatic decrease in tick population on your property
✅ Family & Pet Safe – EPA-approved products, safe once dry
✅ Combo Programs – Tick + Mosquito treatment for complete outdoor protection
✅ Seasonal Plans – Monthly treatments during peak tick season
✅ 30+ Years Experience – Protecting Northern Virginia families since 1991