Tick Control in Philadelphia
Protecting Philadelphia Yards Since 1993. Over 85,000 Homes Treated.
Tick season in Philadelphia runs from April through October, and the city’s parks, wooded corridors, and neighborhood green spaces give ticks plenty of opportunity to reach your yard. At Newtown Termite & Pest Control, we’ve been protecting homes across the Greater Delaware Valley, including Philadelphia, since 1993. In more than 30 years, we’ve treated over 85,000 properties, and we bring that experience to every yard we inspect.
We start with a free, no-obligation inspection so you know exactly what you’re dealing with before any work begins. For standard pest issues, we offer a same-day service window when you contact us by midday Monday through Friday and are within approximately 20 miles of our main office.
Ready to take ticks out of the equation? Call us at (215) 565-8605 to schedule your free inspection, or reach out through our online form. No pressure, no obligation.
Our Three-Step Tick Treatment Process
Ticks don’t move around much. They wait on low vegetation, grass blades, and leaf edges for a person or pet to brush past. That behavior makes targeted yard treatment one of the most effective ways to reduce exposure, and our process is built around finding where ticks are actually hiding and treating those spots directly.
Step 1: Free Inspection
A technician walks your entire exterior, examining landscaping and identifying the zones where ticks concentrate: shaded tree lines, overgrown edges, leaf piles, stone borders, mulch beds, and the pathways your pets use most. That walk-through shapes everything that follows.
Step 2: Custom Yard Treatment Plan
No two properties are identical, so we don’t treat them that way. Your plan targets the perimeter, high-traffic areas, and boundaries where wildlife moves in from wooded green spaces. Before we begin, your technician explains exactly which products are being used, how they’re applied, and how long treated areas need to dry before children and pets can return. We use products with your family and pets in mind and communicate clearly so you’re never guessing.
Step 3: Service Guarantee
Tick control can be incorporated into a year-round pest protection plan or delivered as a targeted service, depending on what works for your household. Either way, our simple service guarantee applies: if the problem returns, we come back and re-treat affected areas at no extra charge.
Why Philadelphia Homeowners Choose Newtown Termite & Pest Control
As a family-owned and operated company, we treat every customer like a neighbor. That means honest guidance, upfront pricing, and no high-pressure sales. You get a clear estimate before any work begins, and you decide what to do at your own pace.
Our credentials reflect the trust homeowners have placed in us over three decades. We’re a BBB Accredited Business with a 4.6-star Google rating and a 5.0 Exceptional rating on Thumbtack. HomeAdvisor has recognized us as Top Rated, and we’ve earned the Angi Super Service Award in both 2023 and 2024. Locally, we’ve won the Courier Times Best of the Best from 2020 through 2022 and the 2024 Best of the Region from the Bucks County Herald.
Schedule Your Free Tick Inspection in Philadelphia
Getting started costs nothing. We’ll inspect your property, identify where ticks are active, and walk you through a plan before any treatment is scheduled. Our goal is to reduce the tick population in your yard so your family and pets can use it with less worry.
Call (215) 565-8605 or use our online form to book your free, no-obligation inspection today.
Tick Risk in Philadelphia: What Local Data Shows
Philadelphia isn’t a place most people associate with serious tick exposure, but the numbers tell a different story. According to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, blacklegged ticks have been found at 22 of 32 sampled city sites since 2013. Roughly 50% of pooled blacklegged tick samples collected between 2013 and 2024 tested positive for Lyme disease, making it the most frequently diagnosed tick-borne illness among Philadelphia residents.
Other tick-borne illnesses reported in the city every year include babesiosis, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Powassan virus, a serious neurological illness transmitted by blacklegged ticks, has been identified in ticks collected within city limits. Activity typically begins in April and can continue through October, with some species active during mild stretches in late fall.
Philadelphia has more than 10,000 acres of public green space, including Fairmount Park and Wissahickon Valley Park. These areas provide ideal tick habitat: shaded canopy, leaf litter, brushy edges, and a steady population of deer, mice, and other wildlife that carry ticks. Those same animals move freely between wooded corridors and residential yards, which is how ticks arrive in neighborhoods nowhere near a hiking trail.
Ticks don’t jump or fly. They climb to the tips of grass blades and low shrubs and wait for contact, a behavior called questing. That makes your lawn, garden border, or back fence line a real exposure point, especially for pets and children who spend time close to the ground.
Tick Species Found in the Philadelphia Region
Several distinct species are active in and around the city, each with its own disease risks and seasonal patterns. Knowing what you’re up against helps explain why tick control in Philadelphia warrants consistent attention.
Blacklegged Tick (Deer Tick)
The primary carrier of Lyme disease in Pennsylvania. Nymphs are especially easy to miss due to their small size, roughly the size of a poppy seed, which means bites often go undetected.
American Dog Tick
Common in grassy and brushy areas throughout the region. The primary carrier of Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia.
Groundhog Tick
Associated with Powassan virus, which can cause encephalitis and other serious complications.
Lone Star Tick
First identified in Philadelphia in 2020 and found annually since. An aggressive biter linked to ehrlichiosis and alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy triggered by the tick’s saliva.
As of 2022, Gulf Coast ticks infected with Rickettsia parkeri have been identified in Philadelphia parks. Asian longhorned ticks, first documented in the city in 2019, are also present and expanding. All of these species share the same habitat preferences: shaded vegetation, tall grass, leaf litter, and the edges where wooded areas meet lawns.
Newtown Termite & Pest Control serves Philadelphia and communities throughout the Greater Delaware Valley. If you’re ready to get a clearer picture of tick activity on your property, call (215) 565-8605 or send us a message through our online form to schedule a free inspection.
Our FAQ
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 215-565-8605 today!
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Newtown Termite & Pest Control handles a wide range of common pests, including ants, bed bugs, bees, wasps, mosquitoes, rodents (mice and rats), spiders, and termites. They also offer services for wildlife control.
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Yes, Newtown Termite & Pest Control offers same-day service. If you schedule your service by 12:00 PM, Monday-Friday, a technician will be dispatched that same day, provided your location is within a 20-mile radius of their main office. Services that require special preparation, such as for bed bugs or termites, are typically excluded from same-day service.
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If pests covered under your service return between scheduled visits, we come back to re-treat affected areas at no additional charge. Our simple guarantee is designed to give you confidence that we will keep working with you until the problem is under control.
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The cost of pest control can vary depending on the type of pest, the extent of the infestation, and the size of your property. Newtown Termite & Pest Control offers free, no-obligation inspections and estimates so you know the exact cost before any work begins. They have various service plans and one-time service options to fit your needs.
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Yes, Newtown Termite & Pest Control offers a “No-Nonsense” Service Guarantee. If you are not satisfied with their work, they will re-treat the affected areas at no charge. Your peace of mind is their priority, and they stand behind their work to ensure the problem is solved.
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We schedule a time that fits your day, then inspect the interior and exterior for signs of pests, rodents, wildlife, and insulation issues. Afterward, we explain what we found and provide a clear, no-obligation plan and estimate so you can decide what feels right.
See Why Your Neighbors Trust Newtown Termite & Pest Control
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M"I am early on in my relationship with Newtown Termite and Pest Control but I have to say the experience has been very good. Ashland did a great job on our initial visit. I like her approach, not trying to rush out, takes time to answer all of my questions and went above and beyond. Shane, who has come out twice to inspect is also very knowledgeable and professional. We are getting some larger work done with them soon and I expect that will go very well."Matt Adamson
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C"Riley arrived on time and got right to work."Carol H
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D"Very courteous and professional."Dominic Albanese
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B"Riley handled my most recent treatment. She is very knowledgeable and does a great job."BellaRose
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M"They have always been available when I needed them and sent a technician out right away."Michael Walls
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T"Experienced technicians with excellent results!"Tom Pratt
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M"Tim was very thorough and demonstrated excellent knowledge and communication."Maureen Artz
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M"Does great work."Michael Sitler
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J"Tim performed the termite and pest control treatment for the whole property."Jyoti Paul