
Tick Control in Columbia
Take Back Your Yard from Harmful Ticks
Enjoying your yard and the beautiful outdoors in Columbia should be a relaxing experience, not a source of anxiety. The growing concern over ticks and the serious diseases they can transmit can make you hesitate to let your kids and pets play freely, turning your own backyard into a place of worry.
Since 1975, BugOut Pest Control has been dedicated to helping families in our community feel comfortable and stress-free in their homes. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we understand the importance of protecting your loved ones, and we have the experience to effectively manage tick populations on your property.
To get a free estimate for tick control in Columbia, call our team at (573) 928-3704 or contact us online today.
Understanding the Tick Threat in Our Area
Ticks are more than just a nuisance; they are a significant health concern for families and pets across our region. These pests are efficient carriers of various diseases, and their populations are often highest in the exact places where we enjoy spending our time, such as wooded edges, tall grass, and leafy areas in our yards. A single bite can be enough to transmit a serious illness.
It is important to be aware of the risks associated with ticks on your property:
- High-Risk Zones: Ticks thrive in humid, shaded environments. Common hiding spots include overgrown landscaping, leaf litter, woodpiles, and the transitional areas between your lawn and any wooded parts of your property.
- Disease Transmission: Missouri is home to several species of ticks that can transmit diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Ehrlichiosis, and Lyme disease, all of which can cause serious health complications in humans and pets.
- Difficult to Spot: Ticks can be extremely small, especially in their nymph stage, making them very difficult to detect on clothing, skin, or pet fur until they have already attached.
- Year-Round Presence: While tick activity peaks in the warmer months from spring through fall, some species can remain active on warmer winter days, meaning vigilance is required for much of the year.
Taking proactive steps to reduce the tick population in your yard is a crucial part of protecting your family's health.
Our Integrated Approach to Tick Management
At BugOut Pest Control, we use an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to deliver comprehensive and long-lasting tick control. This strategy goes beyond just spraying; it is a thoughtful process designed to disrupt the tick life cycle and reduce their populations around your property, creating a more comfortable living environment for you and your family.
Our licensed technicians are committed to providing quality service every step of the way.
- Property Inspection: We begin with a thorough inspection of your yard to identify tick habitats and high-risk areas, such as dense ground cover, stone walls, and the edges of wooded areas.
- Targeted Treatment Application: We utilize top-of-the-line products to perform targeted treatments focused on the specific areas where ticks live and breed. We offer kid- and pet-friendly service options to suit your family’s needs.
- Habitat and Behavior Disruption: Our methods are designed to interrupt the tick life cycle, which is essential for long-term population control and reducing the number of future ticks on your property.
- Preventative Recommendations: We provide you with practical advice on how to make your yard less attractive to ticks, such as keeping the lawn mowed, removing leaf litter, and creating a barrier around play areas.
- Satisfaction Guarantee: Our work isn’t done until you are satisfied. If you have an issue with ticks again after our service, we will return to make it right.
This comprehensive approach is how we work the bugs out for good.
Why Professional Tick Control is a Vital Service
While there are DIY products available for tick control, a professional service offers a more effective and strategic approach. Trained technicians have the expertise to identify the specific tick species on your property and understand their unique habits, allowing for a more targeted and successful treatment.
Proper application of tick control products is crucial. Professionals use specialized equipment to ensure treatments are applied correctly and in the areas where ticks are most likely to live and reproduce, such as dense brush and transitional zones, which are often missed by homeowner applications.
Most importantly, a professional pest control company can implement a long-term management plan. This goes beyond a one-time spray to create a strategy for ongoing prevention, giving your family lasting protection and allowing you to enjoy your yard with greater confidence.
Why Choose Us for Tick Control in Columbia
When it comes to protecting your family and pets from ticks, you need a company with a long history of trust and proven results. At BugOut Pest Control, we are a third-generation, family-owned business that has been serving our community since 1975. We treat your home like our own because your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities.
Here is why your neighbors have trusted BugOut Pest Control for decades:
- Over 50 Years of Experience: We have been in business for decades and have successfully completed tens of thousands of services. We have the expertise to handle any tick problem.
- Customer-First Mindset: We stand behind our work. If you are unsatisfied for any reason or pests return, give us a call, and we will come back to make it right. That is our promise.
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM): We use a comprehensive IPM approach that focuses on long-term prevention, not just a temporary fix, for more effective and lasting results.
- Kid- and Pet-Friendly Options: We understand your loved ones come first. We offer service options designed with your family and pets in mind.
- Licensed, Insured, and Honest: Our technicians are licensed and insured for your protection, and we always provide free, no-obligation estimates before any work begins.
We genuinely believe our job is not done until you are completely satisfied with the results.
Are You...
- Tired of Dealing With Pests?
- Looking for a Trustworthy Local Business?
- Buggin' Out?
Contact BugOut Pest Control today! Our trained technicians are here to help you with all your pest control issues and so much more before they become a major problem.

Hear From Our Happy Customers
"Very helpful!"
James has provided monthly service for our business for a few years. He has always been very helpful and professional. I would highly recommend them for any pest control needs!- Amy C.
