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Reliable Flea, Tick, & Mosquito Control

Stop Fleas & Ticks!

PestNow Stops Fleas, Ticks, & Mosquitoes

PestNow's Yard Guard Program provides comprehensive protection against mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas through seven monthly treatments during the peak season from April to October. The service utilizes professional mist blowers and EPA-approved larvicides to eliminate adult pests and disrupt their breeding cycles, ensuring a safer outdoor environment for your family and pets.

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How Does Yard Guard Work?

Step 1: Stop the breeding cycle

  • Inspect for breeding hot spots—planters, buckets, clogged gutters, birdbaths, tarps, tire swings, low spots, leaf litter, dense shrubs.

  • Treat mosquito breeding water with EPA-approved larvicides (where appropriate).

  • Recommend fixes to reduce standing water and moisture (grading, gutter/downspout, mulch/debris cleanup).

Step 2: Population Reduction

  • Apply professional power mist blower treatments to dense shrubbery, tall grass, tree lines, and under decks and porches.

  • This knocks down adults on contact and leaves a protective barrier that helps prevent reinfestation between visits.

Seasonal Yard Guard schedule: Seven monthly services, April-October.

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Fleas, Mosquitoes & Ticks

Ticks here can spread Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis. Yard Guard targets leaf litter, wooded edges, and shaded covers with deep, targeted applications. We plan around local species: black-legged (deer) ticks, American dog ticks, and lone star ticks.

Fleas thrive in shaded, humid pockets—tall grass, mulch beds, leaf litter, and beneath decks. Wildlife (raccoons, opossums, rodents) can seed new populations. Monthly treatments disrupt the life cycle for effective flea control.

We apply larvicides to breeding sites and mist resting areas for rapid mosquito reduction. Ongoing, monthly service helps reduce exposure to mosquito-borne risks, including West Nile, Zika, and dengue. Not to mention your comfort. Take your outdoor space back with PestNow's Yard Guard Program.

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Stop Pests At The Source

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Best Pest Control in Sterling

  • Professionals who know the local landscaping, greenway edges, and drainage patterns

  • IPM approach with EPA-approved products

  • Pollinator-conscious practices (avoid blooms; target resting sites)

  • Fast scheduling, clear pricing, online checkout

  • Option to bundle with other PestNow services

What to expect with Yard Guard

  • Keep kids and pets indoors until treated areas are dry; we'll advise re-entry timing (often 30-60 minutes depending on weather).

  • We schedule around heavy rain; once dry, residues bind to foliage for ongoing effectiveness.

  • We avoid edible plants and blooming flowers; we'll set buffer zones around gardens and pollinator beds.

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Flea, Tick, & Mosquito Questions
Answered

When do you apply Yard Guard?

PestNow provides monthly Yard Guard treatments from April through October, with each application engineered to provide a full 30 days of continuous protection.

How soon can you start after I sign up?

We typically schedule the first visit within a few business days; spring fills fast—book early for preferred times.

What's covered?

Mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Gnats/no-see-ums may be reduced in treated zones, but aren't guaranteed.

Do you larvicide or just spray plants?

Both. We larvicide breeding water (as appropriate) and mist resting vegetation/structures.

4.7 out of 5 stars - 4086 votes

4.7 Stars (4086 Reviews)

5

Mahmoud S. Is a very professional and experienced technician. Not only did he tend to the outside perimeter of the house, Mahmoud S, kindly went above and beyond and cleaned our outdoor windows and front porch area, clearing all the cobwebs with his brush. Mahmoud S. Is very approachable and...
Mahmoud S. Is a very professional and experienced technician. Not only did he tend to the outside perimeter of the house, Mahmoud S, kindly went above and beyond and cleaned our outdoor windows and front porch area, clearing all the cobwebs with his brush. Mahmoud S. Is very approachable and polite. Definitely would recommend technician Mahmoud S. @ Pest Now! 10/10 STARS!

5

Excellent service, as always. Adam is friendly, enthusiastic, very knowledgeable, and engaged. I appreciate his positive energy and it’s clear he is committed to great service and his craft. Best technician we’ve had in all our years with Pest Now.

5

Kenneth is an excellent pest control technician—thorough, knowledgeable, and always proactive. He takes the time to identify potential issues, explain his recommendations, and ensure the job is done right. Professional, reliable, and easy to work with. Highly recommended!

5

Highly recommend! He went above and beyond during our service today — incredibly thorough, efficient, and genuinely kind. He took the time to do extra treatments, explained everything clearly, and made sure the job was done right. It’s rare to find someone so professional, friendly, and...
Highly recommend! He went above and beyond during our service today — incredibly thorough, efficient, and genuinely kind. He took the time to do extra treatments, explained everything clearly, and made sure the job was done right. It’s rare to find someone so professional, friendly, and hardworking. Excellent experience from start to finish!

5

I had an excellent experience with PestNow, especially thanks to Mahmoud. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and thorough throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain what he was doing, answered all of my questions, and made sure the treatment was done carefully and...
I had an excellent experience with PestNow, especially thanks to Mahmoud. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and thorough throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain what he was doing, answered all of my questions, and made sure the treatment was done carefully and effectively. Mahmoud was punctual, respectful, and clearly takes pride in his work. His attention to detail and commitment to customer service really stood out. It is rare to find someone who is not only skilled at what they do but also genuinely cares about making sure the customer feels comfortable and satisfied. I highly recommend PestNow, and I especially appreciate Mahmoud for providing such outstanding service. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

5

Great service. Justin (Jay) was one of the most professional individuals I have met. He was thorough, keen to help and patiently explained the entire process.

5

Chris did a wonderful job. He is great. We still have ants on our back porch though

5

Osman is always respectful to myself and my family. PestNow is fortunate to have him among their team. We have had retained PestNow since we bought our home in 2011 and we stick with them for their top-notch customer service.