Stop the Bite: Why You Need a Pest Professional for Tick and Mosquito Control

As spring unfolds and outdoor spaces come back to life, so do the pests that make having fun in your yard a major challenge, especially ticks and mosquitoes. Suppose you're thinking about tackling tick and mosquito (T&M) spraying with an over-the-counter product or letting your landscaper handle it. In that case, it’s worth considering why a licensed pest control company is safer, smarter, and more effective.

1.    Expertise Matters

Pest control companies specialize in identifying where ticks and mosquitoes live, breed, and hide, and know how to eliminate them best. Unlike landscapers or DIY sprays that offer a one-size-fits-all approach, professionals create targeted treatment plans based on your property’s unique layout and risk areas.

Most importantly, pest professionals don’t just treat symptoms—they get to the root of the issue. That means:

●       Identifying the areas of your yard most trafficked by these pests (like wooded edges, tall grass, leaf litter, and standing water).

●       Making proactive suggestions for landscaping adjustments and maintenance to reduce pest harborage zones.

●       Creating a strategy that fits your home, your habits, and your environment

2.    Professional Products vs. Store-Bought Sprays

Over-the-counter sprays might offer temporary relief, but they’re often less effective and wear off quickly. Pest control pros use products formulated for long-lasting protection — many of which are also designed to be safer for kids, pets, and pollinators when applied correctly.

Professionals also apply:

●       Residual barrier treatments for ongoing mosquito and tick control

●       Larvicides to stop mosquito breeding before it starts

●       Tick-targeted applications that limit environmental impact while reducing risk

3.    It’s Not Just About Comfort—It’s About Health

Ticks and mosquitoes do more than ruin your time outdoors—they can carry dangerous diseases.

Tick-borne illnesses:

●       Lyme disease

●       Anaplasmosis

●       Babesiosis

●       Powassan virus

Mosquito-borne illnesses:

●       West Nile virus

●       Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)

●       Zika

●       Dengue

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and an important reminder that these threats are real and rising, especially in wooded, suburban, and high-risk areas. Professional pest control significantly lowers exposure by treating areas where pests live, lay eggs, and bite.

4.    Safe, Regulated Applications

Licensed pest control companies follow strict state and federal guidelines to protect your family, pets, and the environment. They know when, where, and how to apply treatments for maximum effectiveness with minimal impact. This includes:

●       Avoiding runoff and water contamination

●       Protecting pollinator habitats (like bees and butterflies)

●       Scheduling applications when the exposure risk is lowest

5.    Ongoing Protection, Not Just a One-Time Fix

Landscapers may offer T&M spraying as a seasonal add-on, but it’s not their area of expertise. A professional pest control provider offers:

●       Season-long prevention plans

●       Regular treatments and follow-ups

●       Monitoring and adapting strategies based on pest population data

Pest professionals work with you throughout the season to ensure the pest population doesn’t return, making continuous recommendations for improved yard hygiene, better pest barriers, and long-term protection strategies.

This Spring, Make the Smart Choice
Let your outdoor season be about making memories, not avoiding bites.

For more information on our Organic Tick and Mosquito Services, contact us at (347) 309-5947 or email sales@nopests.com