New Jersey Tick Identifiers
Deer Tick
Small, dark brown with a black shield on its back, the deer tick hides in shady yards and leaf litter. It transmits Lyme disease, Babesiosis, and Anaplasmosis, posing a threat to your family and pets.
Lonestar Tick
Easily identified by the bright white dot on female backs, this reddish tick thrives in tall grass and brush near homes. It can cause Alpha-Gal Syndrome and spread Ehrlichiosis.
American Dog Tick
This larger brown tick with gray or white markings prefers yard edges and trails. It’s a carrier of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and may cause rare cases of tick paralysis.
Brown Dog Tick
Reddish-brown and narrow-bodied, this tick lives indoors near pet bedding and baseboards. It can transmit RMSF and thrives year-round inside homes with dogs.
Common Tick Species in New Jersey and Risks to Your Home
Ticks are common throughout New Jersey, with several species varying in behavior and habitat. While ticks usually stay near grass lines, forest edges, and animal trails, they can easily be found near your home — putting your family and pets at risk.
Learn more about the types of ticks in Ocean, Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties, and how Shore Pest Solutions LLC can protect your property with our proven tick control programs. Schedule your free, no-obligation inspection and estimate today!
American Dog Tick
The American Dog Tick is one of the most frequently encountered species, commonly found on both humans and pets. These active ticks can travel from natural areas into manicured lawns and gardens. They are capable of transmitting Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, making control critical for your family’s safety.
Brown Dog Tick
Brown Dog Ticks are unique because they primarily infest dogs and indoor environments. Unlike other ticks, they can establish infestations inside homes, hiding in cracks, baseboards, and pet bedding. Dogs often bring them inside after visiting kennels, veterinary offices, or outdoor resting areas. Comprehensive indoor and outdoor pest control is essential to eliminate these persistent pests.
Lone Star Tick
Known for their aggressive behavior, Lone Star Ticks actively travel from brushy or overgrown areas into manicured lawns. Easily identified by the distinct white dot on females, these ticks pose serious health risks, transmitting Alpha-Gal Syndrome, Ehrlichiosis, and Tularemia.
Deer Tick
The Deer Tick is the primary carrier of Lyme disease. These ticks rarely travel far from their natural habitats in wooded or grassy areas, often encountered during outdoor activities. However, they can easily be found near your yard’s forest edges and leaf litter.
Where Do Ticks Live Around Your Property?
Ticks are often closer than you realize—frequently right in your own backyard. Studies show about 70% of Lyme disease cases come from ticks picked up in residential yards.
Ticks begin life feeding on small mammals such as rodents and birds. Afterward, they move into the nymph stage, residing in low-lying vegetation, often just a few inches off the ground—exactly where kids and pets play.
Typical tick habitats near homes include:
Dense ground cover like pachysandra, ivy, or thick shrubbery where rodents nest
The boundary where woods meet lawn or meadow
Transition zones between tall, unmanaged grass and well-kept lawns
Areas with leaf litter, fallen branches, or compost piles favored by immature ticks
Protect Your Home with Our Tick Treatment Service
Tick Control FAQs
Q: What areas do you offer tick control services in?
A: We provide professional tick control services throughout Toms River, NJ and nearby communities in Ocean County to keep your home and yard safe.
Q: How do your tick control treatments work?
A: Our treatments use products designed to target ticks at all life stages, effectively reducing their populations around your property.
Q: Are tick control treatments safe for kids and pets?
A: Yes, we only use products that are safe for your family and pets, applied carefully by our trained technicians.
Q: How often should I have my property treated for ticks?
A: For the best protection, we recommend seasonal treatments, especially during spring and fall when ticks are most active.
Q: Can tick control help reduce the risk of Lyme disease?
A: Absolutely. Proper tick control lowers the chances of ticks transmitting Lyme disease and other illnesses to your family and pets.
Q: Do you offer any guarantees on your tick control services?
A: Yes, we stand behind our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and offer follow-up visits if ticks return.
Our Approach:
Our approach to Tick Treatment is comprehensive and effective, tailored to meet the unique needs of each property and the specific challenges presented by different Tick species. We begin with a thorough inspection of your property to identify the extent of the infestation and the factors contributing to it. This allows us to develop a customized treatment plan that targets the Ticks at their source, ensuring long-lasting results.
Thorough
Inspection
We perform a Free comprehensive inspection of your property to determine the best treatment option to effectively manage the local tick population.
Primary
Treatment
Beginning in early spring, we will perform a thorough treatment, targeting the areas frequented by Ticks. All products used are safe to the touch when dry.
Supplemental Treatment
Later in the Summer and into early Fall, we make a second, targeted treatment to prevent any ticks from overwintering, effectively ending their lifecycle.
Protection Year-Round
We offer a Year- Round warranty with our Tick Treatment Program. If you see any activity between treatments we will return and retreat at no charge.
Don’t wait until ticks threaten your family’s health. Shore Pest Solutions LLC offers comprehensive inspections and custom tick treatments throughout New Jersey, including Ocean, Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties.
Reach out now to book your free evaluation and keep your property tick-free.
Why Choose Us?
Experienced Technicians:
Our team of licensed and experienced technicians is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and achieving effective results for every client. With years of experience performing safe, effective Tick Treatments and other forms of pest control, you can trust us to get the job done right the first time. We take the time to educate our clients about our industry and what we do to help achieve an honest, mutually beneficial business relationship.
Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed:
Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We stand behind the quality of our work and strive to exceed your expectations at every step of the process. From the initial inspection to the final treatment, you can count on us to provide prompt, professional, and courteous service. We want to be the company you keep calling back!
Contact Us Today:
Take control of the situation with the help of Shore Pest Solutions LLC. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about our Tick Treatment service and personalized home protection plan. We’re here to help you reclaim your space and enjoy your home without the risks of pests.