Tick Control in Oak Ridge, NC

Name: Mosquito Authority of Winston-Salem, NC
Address: 5723 Cuntry Club Road, Unit X, Winston-Salem, NC, 27104
Telephone: (336) 827-9541

Professional Tick Treatment for Your Yard, Deck & Outdoor Spaces

Ticks in Oak Ridge, NC aren’t just an annoyance. They carry diseases including Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and they’re active across the yard, deck, pool, and other outdoor living spaces your family and pets use every day. Mosquito Authority of Winston-Salem, NC delivers professional tick control treatments built around how ticks actually breed and spread across a property, not a one-size-fits-all spray.

Our licensed professionals assess the yard, identify tick habitats and activity zones, and develop a treatment plan matched to your property’s specific conditions.

Ready to reclaim your outdoor space? Call (336) 827-9541 or use our contact form to request a free quote from Mosquito Authority of Winston-Salem, NC.

Three Tick Treatment Options, One Plan Built for Your Property

Not every yard has the same tick pressure. Our technicians choose from three proven methods and combine them based on what’s actually happening on your property.

Tick Barrier Control
Tick Barrier Control is a targeted treatment applied around the perimeter and vegetation zones where ticks hide and wait for a host. It addresses the areas of your yard where tick activity concentrates, including shrub lines, wooded edges, and ground cover.

Tick Tubes
Tick Tubes are biodegradable tubes filled with treated cotton that mice collect for nesting material. Because ticks feed on mice early in their lifecycle, this method interrupts the tick lifecycle at the source rather than waiting for ticks to reach the perimeter.

All-Natural Tick Control
All-Natural Tick Control uses plant-based, botanically derived treatments for homeowners who prefer that approach. It’s a genuine alternative, not a compromise, for properties where a natural solution fits better.

A technician helps choose the best tick control approach for each property, whether that means one method or a combination of all three.

Why Oak Ridge Properties See Tick Pressure

Oak Ridge sits in Guilford County in the North Carolina Piedmont, a landscape of mixed woodlands, grassy edges, and residential lots that back up to natural areas. That setting creates ideal habitat for ticks year-round, and it’s why a treatment plan tailored to your specific property matters more than a generic perimeter spray.

Call (336) 827-9541 or submit our online contact form to get your free quote from Mosquito Authority of Winston-Salem, NC.

Tick Species in the North Carolina Piedmont

Three tick species are most relevant to Guilford County homeowners, and each one carries different health risks.

American Dog Tick
The American dog tick is the primary carrier of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, the most common tick-borne disease in North Carolina. It’s found across the state and is a consistent presence in Piedmont yards.

Black-Legged Tick
Also called the deer tick, the black-legged tick is the vector for the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. It’s common throughout North Carolina and tends to be most active during the cooler months of spring and fall.

Lone Star Tick
The lone star tick occurs predominantly in the coastal plain but is also found in the Piedmont. It transmits bacteria that cause ehrlichiosis and has been linked to alpha-gal syndrome, an allergic reaction to mammal meat that can develop after a bite.

Where Ticks Hide in Your Yard & When They’re Active

Ticks don’t roam open lawns. They reside in leaf litter and other secluded spots until they move to tall grass or shrubs to attach to a passing host. Wooded edges, overgrown borders, and areas where leaf litter collects are the zones that matter most.

In North Carolina, ticks are most active in spring, summer, and fall, though some species remain active during warm spells in winter. Tick season in the Piedmont is effectively most of the year.

Between professional treatments, a few simple habits help limit exposure:

Check people and pets after time in tall grass or wooded areas, paying attention to the hairline, behind the knees, and around collars
Keep grass cut short and clear leaf litter away from areas where your family spends time
Create a buffer zone of gravel or wood chips between lawn edges and wooded borders to reduce tick migration into the yard

We’re Here to Provide a Backyard Your Family Can Enjoy We work to eradicate mosquitoes and prevent their breeding cycle

Our Guarantee

No Commitments
We provide a no-obligation estimate. After your technician arrives, they will outline the scope of work, price and approach to be used. This way, you never have to worry about surprise charges or hidden fees.
Rooted in Science
Our service is a combination of treatments that break the mosquito's life cycle to prevent breeding habitats and larvae growth. Then, every 21 days we return to repeat the process.
Peace of Mind
With Mosquito Authority, finding a highly trained mosquito professional is quick and easy. Our service guarantee, gives you the peace of mind that should the mosquitoes return, we can be responsive.