🌡️ Ticks Are Tougher Than You Think
Just like mosquitoes, ticks don’t die off in winter — they hide and wait. Many species, including black-legged (deer) ticks, remain active anytime temps rise above freezing. Snow cover actually acts as an insulator, keeping them alive in leaf litter and tall grass.
That means the moment snow melts, they’re ready to crawl — often before mosquitoes even appear.
🧭 Why Early Tick Control Matters
Planning your tick control during winter helps you:
- Catch early activity: Treatments can target overwintering ticks before they spread.
- Protect pets: Dogs and cats pick up ticks as soon as trails and yards thaw.
- Prevent Lyme disease risk: Black-legged ticks are active early in spring.
- Bundle savings: Combine tick and mosquito treatments for full-season protection at a lower cost.
Early prevention is always easier (and cheaper) than mid-season infestation control.
🏡 Where Ticks Hide Over Winter
Ticks love humid, sheltered spots. Common overwintering zones include:
- Leaf piles and brush near wooded areas
- Around foundations and decks
- Beneath snow-covered logs or grass
- Near animal bedding areas
Mapping these zones in winter allows Mosquito Force to plan precise early-spring treatments that eliminate ticks before they bite.
💪 How Mosquito Force Protects Minnesota Yards
Our pre-season tick control programs focus on:
- Early application of eco-friendly tick barriers
- Strategic perimeter spraying
- Property inspection and habitat reduction tips
- Optional pet-safe treatment zones
We serve Detroit Lakes, Park Rapids, Alexandria, and surrounding areas, helping homeowners, resorts, and lake properties stay tick-free from spring through fall.
📅 Book Your 2026 Tick & Mosquito Protection Now
Winter is booking season for a reason — you get priority scheduling, bundle discounts, and a safer start to summer.
👉 Contact Mosquito Force today to lock in your pre-season tick and mosquito control plan.
Enjoy your property without bites, bugs, or worry.