{"id":25,"date":"2016-01-08T01:06:50","date_gmt":"2016-01-08T01:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/template\/tick-control\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T08:06:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T08:06:31","slug":"tick-control","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/tick-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Tick Control Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-115 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2016\/01\/armour-puppy-300x266.jpg\" alt=\"small dog wearing a coat of armour\" width=\"300\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2016\/01\/armour-puppy-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2016\/01\/armour-puppy.jpg 455w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2016\/01\/YA_TickControl-01-1024x420-300x123.png\" alt=\"yard armour tick control plans\" width=\"300\" height=\"123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2016\/01\/YA_TickControl-01-1024x420-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2016\/01\/YA_TickControl-01-1024x420-768x315.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2016\/01\/YA_TickControl-01-1024x420.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Keep the Ticks Away for Worry-Free Play<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Searching your kids or pets for ticks is nobody\u2019s idea of fun. Ticks aren\u2019t just annoying, they\u2019re dangerous. Here in Central Virginia, the <strong>Lone Star Tick<\/strong> and <strong>Blacklegged Tick (Deer Tick)<\/strong> can transmit <strong>Lyme disease<\/strong>, <strong>Alpha-Gal Syndrome<\/strong>, and <strong>Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With <strong>Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond\u2019s Yard Armour\u00ae programs<\/strong>, you can protect your family and pets and enjoy your outdoor spaces safely and confidently.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/yard-armour-insect-control\/\"><strong>Yard Armour\u00ae Insect Control<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><em>(Granular Application \u2013 4 Treatments)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Our <strong>Yard Armour\u00ae Insect Control<\/strong> targets pests right where they live, deep in the turf. This granular application creates a long-lasting protective barrier that eliminates and prevents surface-feeding insects before they can cause damage.<\/p>\n<p>Each treatment is applied evenly for consistent coverage and dependable protection all season long. With <strong>four scheduled applications per year<\/strong>, your lawn remains guarded against unwanted pests from spring through fall.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Season-long defense against insects grasshopper size and smaller.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Even, uniform application for reliable results<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Reduces flea and tick activity in the turf layer<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Family and pet friendly once the lawn has been watered in and is dry<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For full protection, combine this service with our <strong>Yard Armour\u00ae Mosquito &amp; Tick Control Plan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/lawn-care-local\/mosquito-tick-control\/\"><strong>Yard Armour\u00ae Mosquito &amp; Tick Control Plan<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><em>(Foliar Spray \u2013 5 Treatments)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ticks and mosquitoes thrive in shaded, damp areas such as <strong>shrubbery, mulch beds, under decks, and along wood lines<\/strong>. Our <strong>Yard Armour\u00ae Mosquito &amp; Tick Control Plan<\/strong> is a separate foliar spray program designed to target those problem zones directly.<\/p>\n<p>We apply a fine mist to <strong>non-flowering bushes, ground cover, and low tree canopies<\/strong> surrounding your home. This treatment reduces mosquito and tick populations that can carry <strong>Lyme disease<\/strong>, <strong>Alpha-Gal Syndrome<\/strong>, and <strong>Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever<\/strong>, helping you reclaim your yard for safe, worry-free enjoyment.<\/p>\n<p>Each application contains a <strong>surfactant<\/strong>, allowing the material to bond tightly to foliage so it doesn\u2019t rub off once dry. With <strong>five strategically timed treatments per season<\/strong>, your property stays protected during the peak mosquito and tick season.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>3 Stages of Tick Control<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Tick Prevention<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Consistent treatment prevents populations from becoming established.<br \/>\nHomeowners can also help by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keeping grass mowed to the correct height<\/li>\n<li>Pruning trees and shrubs to let in sunlight<\/li>\n<li>Raking leaves and removing brush or wood piles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Control<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Our <strong>Yard Armour\u00ae Tick Control Plan<\/strong> targets breeding and nesting zones to significantly reduce active populations and interrupt their life cycle.<br \/>\nEvery service is backed by our <strong>Satisfaction Guarantee<\/strong>, if you\u2019re not happy, we\u2019ll make it right or refund the cost of your last service.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Ongoing Maintenance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Ticks and mosquitoes don\u2019t take a break, and neither do we. Our <strong>annual 5-treatment Mosquito &amp; Tick Control Plan<\/strong> provides consistent protection throughout the warm season, ensuring your lawn remains a safe, enjoyable place for family, friends, and pets.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Complete Protection for Your Outdoor Spaces<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table style=\"height: 110px;\" width=\"1247\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Program<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Product Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Targets<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Application Areas<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Frequency<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Yard Armour\u00ae Insect Control<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Granular<\/td>\n<td>Surface pests, fleas, ticks, ants<\/td>\n<td>Lawn\/turf areas<\/td>\n<td>4 treatments per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Yard Armour\u00ae Mosquito &amp; Tick Control Plan<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Foliar Spray<\/td>\n<td>Mosquitoes, ticks (Lyme, Alpha-Gal, RMSF)<\/td>\n<td>Shrubs, foliage<\/td>\n<td>5 treatments per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Call for a Free Quote<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t let ticks and mosquitoes ruin your summer fun. Keep your yard protected with <strong>Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond\u2019s Yard Armour\u00ae programs<\/strong>, proven, season-long treatments tailored for our Central Virginia climate.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcde <a href=\"tel:+18045503800\"><strong>(804) 550-3800<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n\ud83d\udc9a <em>Keeping Lawns Healthy for Life\u00ae<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Locally Owned and Operated Since 1973<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Keep the Ticks Away for Worry-Free Play Searching your kids or pets for ticks is nobody\u2019s idea of fun. Ticks aren\u2019t just annoying, they\u2019re dangerous. Here in Central Virginia, the Lone Star Tick and Blacklegged Tick (Deer Tick) can transmit Lyme disease, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. 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