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(920) 370-3430 Spending time outdoors is a way of life here in the Fox Valley. Whether you are hosting a summer barbecue in Neenah, watching your kids play youth sports in Appleton, or taking your dog for a walk near the trails in Menasha, you shouldn’t have to worry about the hidden dangers waiting in the grass.
Ticks are more than just a nuisance – they are a major health risk across Wisconsin. At Slayer Pest Control, we provide specialized, targeted tick barrier treatments designed to stop these dangerous pests before they hitch a ride onto your loved ones.
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Wisconsin is a primary hotspot for tick-borne illnesses. In our corner of Northeast Wisconsin—stretching from the banks of Lake Winnebago up through the entire Fox Cities—we see high populations of two primary culprits:
These tiny pests are notorious for transmitting Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis. They thrive in the shaded, wooded edges of properties and tall ornamental grasses common in Fox Valley neighborhoods. Deer tick activity can begin as soon as temperatures consistently rise above freezing, but we typically see the highest activity from May through July, with a second increase often occurring during the fall months.
Larger and easier to spot, these ticks are common in fields, parks, and suburban lawns, frequently targeting family pets.
Because our local weather swings from humid summers to freezing winters, ticks become highly active the moment temperatures consistently cross 45°F. That is why a proactive, seasonal barrier treatment is essential to reclaiming your yard.
Tick populations vary based on weather, wildlife activity, and property conditions, so we recommend starting treatments early in the season before populations peak. We slay before they prey!
We don’t just spray your lawn and hope for the best. Slayer Pest Control utilizes an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to break the tick lifecycle at every stage.
We start with where the property owner has seen ticks. We then continue with a thorough inspection of the property to identify areas where ticks are most likely to live and travel, and any other factors that may be leading to the tick population.
Specifically, our team walks your entire property to locate specific hotspots. This includes woodpiles, dense ground cover, unmowed property borders, and shaded zones where wildlife (like mice and deer) drop ticks off.
Using professional-grade backpack misters, we apply a specialized residual knockdown treatment.
We focus heavily on the transition zones between your manicured lawn and the surrounding brush, treating the undersides of leaves where ticks wait to “quest” (reach out to grab a host).
Ticks cannot survive in direct sunlight and short grass because they dry out.
We target the deep, moist shade of your landscaping, shrubs, and under decks on Fox Valley properties to eliminate them where they hide during the heat of the day.
A single treatment doesn’t last all year. We return every 30 days throughout the active spring, summer, and fall seasons to refresh the protective barrier and keep your property continuously safe.
Your home should be your sanctuary. Our residential tick programs for Appleton and Fox Valley homes are customized to the specific layout of your yard, ensuring maximum safety for kids playing in the grass and pets roaming the fence line.
Here are a few simple steps that a homeowner can perform to significantly improve tick control results:
Combining professional treatment these simple steps provides the best long-term tick treatment results.
While professional yard treatments create a powerful barrier around your property, practicing personal protection adds an essential layer of safety when you are working in the garden or exploring local trails like the Heckrodt Wetland Reserve or High Cliff State Park.
Implement these five simple habits to keep your family and pets safe from tick-borne illnesses:
Ticks don’t always bite immediately; they often crawl around looking for a secure, warm spot first.
If you frequently hike, camp, or do heavy landscaping brush removal, standard bug spray might not be enough.
Your choice of wardrobe can make a massive difference when walking through potential tick habitats.
Ticks are highly sensitive to dehydration and cannot survive long in hot, dry conditions. You can naturally minimize their presence through strategic landscaping.
When you are exploring the beautiful trail systems across Appleton, Neenah, and Menasha, your positioning matters.
Tick exposure is a significant liability risk for local businesses, property managers, and organizations. A single tick bite on your property can damage your reputation or lead to worker compensation issues.
Deer Tick
Slayer Pest Control provides discreet, highly effective commercial pest management for:
We work around your operational hours—offering early morning or late evening treatments—so your daily business operations face zero disruption.
That depends on the property size, surrounding conditions, and overall tick pressure at the property. It’s never a one size fits all approach.
For most local properties, we recommend treatments approximately every 4 to 6 weeks throughout the active tick season.
Yes! Slayer Pest Control offers recurring seasonal tick control programs that typically run from spring through fall.
We primarily utilize professional-grade conventional products because they provide the most reliable and consistent tick reduction results.
For customers seeking alternative, eco-friendly approaches, we can discuss lower-impact treatment options and integrated pest management strategies that focus on habitat modification, vegetation management, and wildlife reduction techniques.
While alternative products may be available, customers should understand that they often do not provide the same level of residual control as traditional treatments.
Our goal is to significantly reduce tick populations and help our customers enjoy their outdoor spaces with confidence. Because ticks can continuously be introduced onto a property by deer, rodents, pets, birds, and other wildlife, complete elimination cannot be guaranteed.
However, customers enrolled in our recurring seasonal tick control program who experience unusual tick activity between scheduled services are encouraged to contact us so we can evaluate the situation and determine whether additional service is warranted.
“One of our customers in the Appleton with both pets and children reached out because they were concerned about the high tick populations commonly found in our area. Their property bordered a wooded, shaded area and contained several landscaping beds that provided ideal tick habitat.
After implementing a seasonal tick control program and focusing treatments along the wooded perimeter, ornamental landscaping, and dense vegetation, the customer reported no further tick activity and was able to comfortably enjoy their yard throughout the season.
While no treatment can guarantee complete elimination, strategic applications combined with proper property maintenance can significantly reduce tick populations and provide valuable peace of mind.” – Nick, Business Owner
Slayer Pest Control is a locally owned and operated pest control business based right here in Menasha, Wisconsin.
When you call Slayer Pest Control, you are working directly with Nick Curry, your trusted local pest expert. With years of hands-on field experience navigating the specific pest pressures of the Fox Cities and Northeast Wisconsin, Nick brings unparalleled local expertise, complete transparency, and a relentless work ethic to every job.
We take immense pride in giving back to our Fox Valley communities and protecting what matters most to you: your health, your home, and your peace of mind.
No shortcuts, no corporate runaround—just honest, reliable protection from a neighbor you can trust.
Slayer Pest Control is licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to perform both structural as well as turf and landscape pest control services. Our technicians receive ongoing training in pest identification, product selection, application techniques, and safety procedures.
We stay up-to-date on current tick control methods, treatment products, news on the local tick populations in our communities, as well as varying integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to help protect families and pets from tick activity.
Our professional barrier treatments provide robust protection for up to 30 days. Because weather elements like rain and UV sunlight naturally break down the product over time, recurring monthly applications throughout the active season (April through October) ensure there are no gaps in your shield.
Yes. The safety of your family and pets is our number one priority. We use EPA-approved products applied strictly according to label directions. Once our barrier spray has completely dried (usually within an hour), it is entirely safe for pets and children to resume normal outdoor activities.
While keeping your grass cut to a height of less than 3 inches significantly reduces tick habitats by exposing them to drying sunlight, it rarely eliminates them completely. Ticks will simply retreat to the shaded perimeters, rock walls, mulch beds, and shrubs. Professional barrier treatments are required to knock out these deep harborage areas.
Yes! Our backpack misting applications target the exact same shaded, leafy areas where both ticks crawl and mosquitoes rest during the day. Choosing a routine plan effectively controls both of these public health pests at the exact same time.
We proudly provide comprehensive tick and pest control services across the entire Fox Cities region, including Appleton, Menasha, Neenah, Oshkosh, Kimberly, Harrison, Fox Crossing, Greenville, and the surrounding communities.
Schedule a FREE estimate for seasonal tick pest control solutions when you give us a call at (920) 370-3430.