Protect Your Family from Ticks and Mosquitoes
Treat for ticks and mosquitoes today
Don’t let ticks and mosquitoes invade your yard or put your loved ones at risk. Learn how to reduce these pests and protect your health with expert solutions from Steve’s Pest Control.
Why Worry About Ticks and Mosquitoes in Missouri?
Missouri’s warm, humid climate makes it the perfect breeding ground for ticks and mosquitoes. These pests aren’t just annoying—they pose serious health risks to you and your family.
The risks they pose:
- Ticks can carry diseases like Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Alpha-Gal Syndrome, causing discomfort, long-term illness, or worse.
- Mosquitoes transmit dangerous diseases such as West Nile Virus, Zika Virus, and Encephalitis, making prevention crucial for any outdoor space.
Your backyard should be a safe and enjoyable space for your family, but tick and mosquito infestations can turn it into a danger zone.
Common Mosquito Species in Missouri
Aedes Mosquito (Asian Tiger)
- Known for daytime feeding.
- Transmits diseases like Zika Virus and Dengue Fever.
Culex Mosquito
- Feeds at dawn and dusk.
- A carrier of West Nile Virus and Encephalitis.
Common Ticks in Missouri
Lone Star Tick
- Can transmit Alpha-Gal Syndrome and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Deer Tick (Black-Legged Tick)
- Known for spreading Lyme Disease.
American Dog Tick (Wood Tick)
- Transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Understanding these pests is the first step to effectively combating them.
How Ticks and Mosquitoes Affect Your Family’s Health
Mosquito-Borne Diseases
- West Nile Virus: Symptoms include fever, headaches, and body aches, with severe cases leading to neurological issues.
- Zika Virus: Affects unborn children, causing severe birth defects.
- Encephalitis: Leads to inflammation of the brain, causing permanent damage.
Tick-Borne Diseases
- Alpha-Gal Syndrome: A tick-induced meat allergy causing severe allergic reactions after eating red meat.
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Flu-like symptoms progressing to life-threatening complications if untreated.
- Lyme Disease: Can lead to joint pain, severe fatigue, and even long-term arthritis if untreated.
Prevention is key to avoiding these serious health issues.
Practical Prevention Tips for Your Yard
Take control of your outdoor space with these tips to reduce tick and mosquito populations in your yard.
Mosquito Prevention
- Eliminate standing water in areas like gutters, flowerpots, and buckets.
- Regularly clean bird baths and pet water bowls.
- Use larvicides in areas with unavoidable water, like ponds or ditches.
Tick Prevention
- Maintain a tidy yard by mowing the lawn and removing leaf litter.
- Use gravel or wood chips to create a tick-free barrier around play areas and patios.
- Keep wildlife, like deer, away from your property, as they can carry ticks.
- Simple changes can make a big difference in keeping your yard pest-free.
Prevention is key to avoiding these serious health issues.
Why Choose Steve’s Pest Control?
When prevention efforts aren’t enough, our professional pest control services can step in to make a difference.
Effective Tick and Mosquito Reduction Strategies
- Thorough Property Inspection
- Identify breeding grounds and areas of concern, ensuring a targeted approach
- Advanced Treatment Plans
- For mosquitoes, we use larvicides and adulticides approved by the World Health Organization for effective reduction.
- For ticks, we use proven tick control applications to safeguard your yard.
If you’re not satisfied, we’ll retreat your property for free within 30 days of the last treatment.
Steve’s Pest Control has been helping Missouri families reclaim their outdoor spaces for decades.
Take Back Your Yard
Don’t wait until ticks and mosquitoes become a problem. Protect your family with the help of Missouri’s trusted pest control experts, Steve’s Pest Control.
