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March 05, 2025
Maine’s spring may be short and a little muddy, and while we’re still several weeks away from truly feeling the warmth of the season, there’s nothing like watching the snow melt, the trees begin to bud, and that first warm breeze against your skin. Spring also means summer is just around the corner—and if there’s one thing better than a Maine spring, it’s a Maine summer. But as much as we love our summers, they come with a downside: pests. Particularly ticks. That’s why taking action during spring is so important to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your pets from ticks this summer and even into the fall.
When ticks become active
If winter temperatures drop low enough and the snow cover isn’t too insulating, many ticks can die off. But most ticks simply remain dormant throughout the colder months, waiting for warmer temperatures to become active again. As soon as spring arrives, ticks start moving around, searching for a host. As the season progresses and they have a chance to lay eggs, tick populations continue to grow, carrying on into summer and fall.
What makes ticks thrive on your property and how to prevent them
Ticks thrive in warm, humid environments. They can’t survive if it gets too dry, which is why Maine’s coastal humidity and wooded areas make the perfect habitat for these pests. While ticks are often found in leaf litter, they’re just as likely to lurk along the edges of your lawn where manincured grass meets the treeline. But they don’t just stay at the border—they can also make their way into the middle of your lawn.
Ticks are often brought onto your lawn by wildlife. Once they’re there, they’re easy to pick up by people and pets enjoying that space.
Limiting wildlife access is one of the best ways to prevent ticks from making your property their home. While you may not be able to keep all wildlife off your land, you can certainly make it less inviting. Here are some simple steps to follow:
- Remove or reduce food sources: Keep pet food inside, eliminate bird feeders, and trim back any edible plants that might attract wildlife.
- Reduce water sources: Install proper drainage systems, clean your gutters, and eliminate standing water where ticks could thrive.
- Secure garbage bins: Make sure garbage bins have tight-fitting lids to keep animals out.
- Trim back vegetation: Keep vegetation cut back along the perimeter of your house to discourage wildlife from nesting nearby.
- Clear debris: Keep your lawn tidy by removing debris, leaves, and other hiding spots that ticks and wildlife might use.
- Eliminate hiding spots: Reduce places for wildlife to hide, such as wood piles or rock walls.
Why signing up for tick control early is the best solution
While these prevention tips can help, the most effective way to protect your property from ticks is by signing up for a professional tick control plan before the season kicks into high gear. By scheduling routine treatments, you can tackle the problem before the tick population has a chance to grow and spread.
At Pine State Pest Solutions, we’ve got you covered with proactive tick control that targets the areas where ticks are most likely to show up. Our team will inspect your property, recommend the best treatment plan, and apply the correct times starting in April to keep your lawn tick-free all season long.
The earlier you start, the better. Waiting until summer could mean dealing with an overwhelming tick population. Taking action ahead of time means fewer ticks to worry about when you and your family want to enjoy the outdoors.
What to do if you find ticks on your property
Ticks are a significant health concern in Maine, and it’s essential to act fast if you find them on your property. If you spot ticks or suspect they’re active on your lawn, call Pine State Pest Solutions. Our team will inspect your property, treat the most tick-prone areas, and offer advice on making your lawn even less inviting to ticks.
If you’re a homeowner in Standish, Norway, Yarmouth, or elsewhere in Southern or Central Maine, Pine State Pest Solutions can help give you peace of mind with our professional tick control. Don’t wait—contact us today to schedule your inspection and treatment plan. Let us help you take the proper steps to prevent ticks so you can enjoy the warmer months without worrying about Lyme disease and other tick-related health issues.
Bundle home pest control and tick treatments with our Complete Protection Plan
Complete Protection Plus
Starting as low as $75/month*
A great plan for homeowners who enjoy spending time outside with their families during the spring, summer, and fall months as well as for those who have pets that spend time in the yard, Pine State’s Complete Protection includes the same effective protection against common household pests as our Home Protection plan as well as seasonal tick control (three applications between April and October).
Pests covered under Pine State’s Complete Protection plan include carpenter ants, cornfield ants, crazy ants, field ants, little black ants, pavement ants, carpet beetles, cigarette beetles, drugstore beetles, flour beetles, ground beetles, hide beetles, larder beetles, saw-toothed grain beetles, warehouse beetles, boxelder bugs, carpenter bees, centipedes, clover mites, American cockroaches, brown-banded cockroaches, wood cockroaches, field crickets, house crickets, European earwigs, firebrats, bald-faced hornets, European hornets, deer mice, house mice, millipedes, Angoumois grain moths, drain moths, Indian meal moths, Mediterranean flour moths, mud daubers, Norway rats, paper wasps, pill bugs, rice weevils, silverfish, sow bugs, springtails, cellar spiders, daddy longlegs spiders, house spiders, jumping spiders, sac spiders, wolf spiders, Western conifer seed bugs, and yellow jackets PLUS ticks.
*Some exclusions apply- please see your agreement
This blog was originally published on May 15, 2019, and has been updated to reflect the most up-to-date information and services.
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