Why Ticks Are Expected To Be Worse This Year in Northwest Ohio

If it feels like you’re hearing more about ticks this year, you’re not imagining it. Across Northwest Ohio, experts are already warning homeowners about increased tick activity heading into spring and summer. For families in Van Wert, Celina, Paulding, and surrounding communities, that means now is the time to take tick prevention seriously.

At ProGuard Pest Control, we’ve already started seeing more tick concerns around homes, wooded lots, field edges, and properties with pets. As a trusted local pest control company based right here in the area, we understand the unique pest pressures homeowners in Northwest Ohio deal with every year.

Why Are Ticks Expected To Be Worse This Year?

Several factors are contributing to what could be a very active tick season in Van Wert County, Mercer County, and Paulding County.

Mild Winter Conditions

Ticks thrive when winters are milder. Cold, harsh winters naturally reduce tick populations, but this past winter allowed more ticks to survive and become active earlier in the season.

Early Warm Temperatures

Warm spring temperatures have already accelerated tick activity throughout Ohio. Instead of becoming active later in the year, ticks are already searching for hosts much earlier than normal.

Growing Tick Populations in Ohio

Over the last several years, Ohio has experienced a significant increase in tick populations and tick-related illnesses. Deer ticks, lone star ticks, and dog ticks are becoming much more common throughout Northwest Ohio, especially in grassy, wooded, and rural areas.

For homeowners in Van Wert, Celina, and Paulding, this means increased exposure risks around:

• Tall grass

• Wooded property lines

• Brush piles

• Fence rows

• Creek lines

• Pet areas

• Rural and farm properties

Why Are Ticks Such A Serious Problem?

Ticks are more than just annoying pests. They can carry dangerous diseases that affect both people and pets.

Some of the most concerning tick-related illnesses include:

• Lyme disease

• Rocky Mountain spotted fever

• Ehrlichiosis

• Alpha-gal syndrome

Ticks can attach to people or pets without immediately being noticed. Because they are small and often hide in hard-to-see areas, many bites go undetected for hours or even days.

Families with children, outdoor pets, or homes near wooded areas are especially vulnerable during peak tick season.

How To Help Prevent Ticks Around Your Home

While no property can be made completely tick-free, there are several important steps homeowners can take to reduce tick activity around their yard.

Keep Grass Mowed

Ticks love shaded, moist environments. Keeping your lawn trimmed helps reduce the conditions ticks prefer.

Reduce Tall Weeds and Brush

Removing overgrown vegetation and brush around your property can significantly reduce tick harborage areas.

Create Separation From Wooded Areas

If your property borders woods or fields, creating a barrier of mulch or stone between lawn areas and wooded edges can help limit tick migration.

Check Pets Frequently

Dogs and outdoor pets commonly bring ticks into homes. Regularly inspect pets after being outside and speak with your veterinarian about tick prevention products.

Schedule Professional Tick Treatments

Professional tick control treatments help target areas where ticks live and travel. At ProGuard Pest Control, we focus on treating high-risk areas around your property to help reduce tick populations and improve outdoor comfort for your family.

Local Tick Control Experts You Can Trust

At ProGuard Pest Control, we take pride in being a trusted local company serving Van Wert, Celina, Paulding, and surrounding Northwest Ohio communities.

We aren’t a large national chain sending different technicians every visit. We’re local homeowners ourselves, and we understand the pest issues that affect families in our area because we live here too.

Our team has experience helping homeowners deal with:

• Tick control

• Mosquito control

• Ant control

• Spider control

• Rodent control

• Flea treatments

• General pest prevention

We believe in honest communication, thorough service, and building long-term relationships with our customers. When you work with ProGuard, you’re working with a local company that genuinely cares about protecting homes and families in our community.

Contact ProGuard Pest Control

If you’re already seeing ticks around your property — or you want to stay ahead of what could be a heavy tick season — now is a great time to schedule a treatment.

Homeowners throughout Van Wert, Celina, and Paulding trust ProGuard Pest Control for reliable, professional pest control services.

Visit our website or contact us today to learn more about our tick control and seasonal pest protection services.