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Tick Control in British Columbia

We treat the long grass, brush and shady edges of your yard where ticks wait for you and your dog, then show you how to keep them down.

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WHERE TICKS WAIT

Tick Control for Yards, Brush & Forest Edges

Ticks can’t jump or fly, so they climb a blade of grass or a low leaf and hold on until a person or animal brushes past. Around a Lower Mainland home, they gather in a handful of shaded, damp spots like the ones below.

Long grass and lawn edges

The uncut strip along fences and beds stays cool and humid, which is where ticks survive best.

Brush, shrubs and leaf litter

Low shrubs, ferns and fallen leaves keep ticks from drying out between meals.

Yards next to parks and trails

Yards backing onto forest, ravines or trails get deer, raccoons and rodents carrying ticks over the fence.

Dog beds and baseboards

The brown dog tick is the one species that can breed indoors, hiding in cracks near where a dog sleeps.

TICK OR LOOK-ALIKE?

How to Identify a Tick

Several small bugs get mistaken for ticks. Counting the legs and noting where you found it usually settles it.

Size and shape

An unfed adult is about the size of a sesame seed, with eight legs and no antennae. After feeding it swells grey and bean-shaped.

Western black-legged tick

The main tick that bites people in the Lower Mainland. Adult females have dark legs and a reddish-brown back half.

Fleas

Smaller and narrow, they jump away the moment you reach for them, while a tick crawls slowly and holds on. Jumping specks in the carpet point to flea control.

Bed bugs

Six legs instead of eight, and they hide in mattress seams and bed frames rather than on your dog. Night-time bites in bed point to bed bug control.

Spider beetles

Round, shiny and long-legged, but with six legs and two long antennae. Found in pantries and dry food, not on skin.

Clover mites

Pinhead-sized red mites with long front legs that swarm on sunny walls in spring and fall. They don’t bite.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Signs of Ticks Around Your Home

Ticks on your dog after the yard

Ticks around the ears, neck or toes after time in your own yard mean they live close by.

Ticks on you after yard work

A tick on your arm or scalp after weeding or mowing means the lawn edges hold them.

Ticks climbing walls or curtains

Small ticks crawling up indoors are a sign of brown dog ticks breeding inside the home.

Ticks in dog bedding

Ticks of different sizes in a pet bed or along nearby baseboards mean several life stages are present.

A grey bump on your pet

A swollen, bean-shaped lump stuck to the skin is usually a tick that has fed for days. Ask your vet.

Wildlife crossing the yard

Deer, raccoons, squirrels and mice carry ticks, so regular visitors keep bringing more.

WHY EARLY ACTION MATTERS

Why Ticks Are Worth Dealing With Early

Most tick bites in BC cause no illness, but an attached tick can feed for several days before anyone notices it.

Bites that are easy to miss

A young tick is the size of a poppy seed and the bite is usually painless, so it often goes unnoticed.

Pets carry them inside

Dogs and outdoor cats bring ticks indoors on their coats. Talk to your vet about tick prevention.

Brown dog ticks can settle in

A few brown dog ticks from a kennel can start a population that breeds along your baseboards.

Tip: found a tick on your skin? Follow HealthLinkBC’s tick bite guidance or ask your doctor, and send a photo to eTick.ca for a free ID. For a tick on your pet, call your vet.

OUR TICK PROCESS

Our Tick Treatment Process

Inspect

We walk the yard edges, beds, woodpiles and the space under decks, and check where your dog rests indoors.

Plan

You see which zones need treating and which simple yard changes will make them less inviting to ticks.

Treat

A registered product goes on the shaded borders and brush where ticks wait, applied by the label.

Review

We explain what to watch for and when a second treatment would help.

TREAT THE EDGES, CHANGE THE HABITAT

Yard Tick Treatment That Targets the Edges

Ticks dry out quickly in sun and short grass, so they collect in the shaded strip where a lawn meets brush, trees or a park. Treating and changing that strip does more than spraying the whole lawn.

Targeted border treatment

Licensed technicians treat only the zones where ticks wait, using registered products by the label.

Habitat changes

Cutting back brush, raking leaf litter and adding a wood-chip strip keep ticks off the lawn.

Pets covered by your vet

Tick prevention for dogs and cats is your vet's call, while we deal with the yard and home.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Every Tick Treatment Includes

Walk-through of lawn edges, beds and brush
Treatment of the shaded border strip
Check under decks, sheds and woodpiles
Indoor check for brown dog ticks if seen inside
When kids and pets can go back outside
Yard changes that keep ticks down

WHY EXOPEST

Why Choose Exopest

Locally owned in Surrey
Licensed and WorkSafeBC covered
Clear price before work starts
Safe for families and pets
Every job guaranteed
Homes and businesses across BC

DIY OR PROFESSIONAL?

When to Call a Professional

One tick on your dog after a forest hike is normal in the Lower Mainland. Call us if you notice:

We treat the parts of your property where ticks wait and help you make them less welcoming.

LOCAL TICK ADVICE

Tick Prevention for Lower Mainland Yards

Ticks bite most from March to June here, with a smaller rise in October and November, so spring is when yard work pays off most.

BC ticks compared

Tick	Where it lives	Most active	Why it matters
Western black‑legged tick	Coast and Fraser Valley forests, trails, brush	March–June, smaller fall rise	Bites people; can carry Lyme bacteria (under 1%)
*Rodent tick (Ixodes angustus)*	On mice, squirrels and rabbits	Spring to fall	Sometimes bites pets and people
Rocky Mountain wood tick	Dry, grassy Interior slopes	March–June	Bites people; can cause tick paralysis
Brown dog tick	Indoors with dogs, kennels	All year indoors	Feeds on dogs, rarely people

Native ticks need outdoor hosts and damp air, so only the brown dog tick settles inside homes.

7 ways to keep ticks out of your yard

Mow often, because ticks avoid short grass in full sun.
Rake up leaf litter and cut back brush along fences and lawn edges.
Lay a strip of wood chips or gravel about 1 m wide where the lawn meets trees or bush.
Move swings, sandboxes and patio seating into sunny spots away from the yard edge.
Stack firewood off the ground in a dry place, away from the house, so mice don’t nest in it.
Close gaps under decks and sheds so raccoons and rodents can’t den close to where you sit.
Check your dog after every walk and ask your vet about year-round tick protection.

Still finding ticks? Book a tick treatment.

CLEAR, HONEST PRICING

How Much Does Tick Control Cost in BC?

Tick work is priced on your yard and whether ticks have reached the house. You agree to the price before we start.

Size of the yard

Larger lots have more edges and brush to treat.

Edges next to brush or forest

Yards backing onto parks or ravines usually need a wider border treated.

Ticks inside the home

Brown dog ticks indoors add baseboards and pet areas to the job.

Treatments in a season

One spring treatment, or another before the fall rise, changes the total.

Need an exact price?

Call 604-760-1542, tell us about your yard and where you’ve found ticks, and we’ll give you a price.

FOR HOMES AND LANDLORDS

Pest Control for Your Home

From ticks along the back fence to rats under the deck, we help homeowners, renters and landlords throughout the Lower Mainland.

FOR EVERY BUSINESS

Pest Control for Your Business

Pest control for strata complexes, property managers, offices and retail, scheduled to suit your residents and business hours.

VERIFIED GOOGLE REVIEWS

What Our Customers Say

Homeowners, dog owners and property managers across the Lower Mainland share how we handled their pest problems.

    
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve been using Expopest for many years. Kashif is our go to guy whenever we need reliable service. He’s very knowledgeable and friendly. Call him anytime and he’s very quick to respond. 100% recommended!!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kashif was very professional. Responded promptly to my messages and showed up on time to get the job done. Would recommend.
  
 
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   Joan Mara 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exceptional service by a local Canadian owned company. We called Exopest at 9pm on a Friday night and Manager Kashif Naseer picked up the phone! He was at our home in less than 24 hours. A significant mouse problem was irradiated 24 hours later. Kashif is a true professional: polite, proficient, he educated us, and he solved the problem for us. Could not be happier to recommend this company. Thank you Exopest!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kashif just left.  Bald faced Hornets nest hanging in our front yard tree is safely deactivated.  Minor activity still but he said it should be dormant by tomorrow.  Super responsive and really nice guy.  I checked prices and he's extremely reasonably priced.  Easily 5 stars.  Would recommend and call again anytime for services if needed!  Thanks Kashif and Exopest!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exo Pest Control were a pleasure to deal with: responsive, punctual, and effective. kashif provided the technical services and were expert and friendly. I highly recommend this company in the event you have unwelcome cohabitants. thanks kashif
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They were prompt and did a thorough inspection of the property/house. They were courteous and professional and very helpful. I would use them again in a heartbeat and would recommend their service to anyone without hesitation. nice job kashif

LOWER MAINLAND & FRASER VALLEY

Tick Control in Surrey, Langley & Across the Lower Mainland

Based in Surrey, we treat ticks in Surrey, Langley and Mission, where many yards back onto forest or trails, and across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Choose your area below.

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HELPFUL ANSWERS

Tick Control FAQs

Clear answers for Lower Mainland homeowners and dog owners.

How do I get rid of ticks in my yard?

Keep the grass short and clear brush and leaf litter from the lawn edges. Where ticks keep turning up, a targeted treatment of the shaded borders brings numbers down.

Can ticks live in my house?

Most can’t. Indoor air is too dry for them and they need outdoor hosts. The brown dog tick is the exception: it can breed around baseboards and dog beds.

When are ticks most active in BC?

Bites happen most from March to June, with a smaller rise in October and November. Ticks can still be found in mild weather through the rest of the year.

Do ticks in BC carry Lyme disease?

Some can, but BC testing finds the Lyme bacteria in fewer than 1% of ticks, a lower risk than in eastern Canada. If you’re worried about a bite, talk to your doctor.

What should I do if I find a tick on me or my pet?

For a tick on a person, follow HealthLinkBC’s tick bite guidance (File #01) or ask your doctor. For a tick on your pet, call your vet. You can also send a photo to eTick.ca for a free ID.

Can my kids and pets use the yard after a tick treatment?

We use registered products by the label and tell you when children and pets can go back on treated areas, usually once dry.

Do ticks jump or fall from trees?

No. Ticks wait on grass and low plants, grab on as you brush past, then crawl upward, which is why they often turn up on the scalp.

How much does tick control cost?

It depends on the yard size, how much of it borders brush or forest, and whether ticks are indoors. Call 604-760-1542 for a free quote.

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Flea Control

Fleas ride in on the same pets and wildlife as ticks, then breed in your carpets.

Rodent Control

Mice and rats feed young ticks, so fewer rodents near the house means fewer ticks.

Raccoon Control

Raccoons crossing your yard bring ticks in from nearby parks and ravines.

Bed Bug Control

Small biters found in your bed, not on your pet, need a different treatment.

LICENSED TECHNICIANS IN SURREY

Finding Ticks on Your Dog After Time in the Yard?

Call or request a quote, and we’ll treat the edges where ticks wait and show you how to keep your yard less inviting.

Tick Control in British Columbia

Tick Control for Yards, Brush & Forest Edges

Long grass and lawn edges

Brush, shrubs and leaf litter

Yards next to parks and trails

Dog beds and baseboards

How to Identify a Tick

Size and shape

Western black-legged tick

Fleas

Bed bugs

Spider beetles

Clover mites

Signs of Ticks Around Your Home

Ticks on your dog after the yard

Ticks on you after yard work

Ticks climbing walls or curtains

Ticks in dog bedding

A grey bump on your pet

Wildlife crossing the yard

Why Ticks Are Worth Dealing With Early

Bites that are easy to miss

Pets carry them inside

Brown dog ticks can settle in

Our Tick Treatment Process

Inspect

Plan

Treat

Review

Yard Tick Treatment That Targets the Edges

Targeted border treatment

Habitat changes

Pets covered by your vet

Every Tick Treatment Includes

Why Choose Exopest

When to Call a Professional

Tick Prevention for Lower Mainland Yards

BC ticks compared

7 ways to keep ticks out of your yard

How Much Does Tick Control Cost in BC?

Size of the yard

Edges next to brush or forest

Ticks inside the home

Treatments in a season

Need an exact price?

Pest Control for Your Home

Pest Control for Your Business

What Our Customers Say

Tick Control in Surrey, Langley & Across the Lower Mainland

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Burnaby & New Westminster

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Fraser Valley

Tick Control FAQs

How do I get rid of ticks in my yard?

Can ticks live in my house?

When are ticks most active in BC?

Do ticks in BC carry Lyme disease?

What should I do if I find a tick on me or my pet?

Can my kids and pets use the yard after a tick treatment?

Do ticks jump or fall from trees?

How much does tick control cost?

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Flea Control

Rodent Control

Raccoon Control

Bed Bug Control

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