Mosquito and Tick Control Garfield NJ — Yard Treatment from Your Local Exterminator

Mosquito control Garfield NJ: why small yards still have a big problem

A Garfield yard the size of a parking spot can still be full of mosquitoes. The one that bites most here in summer, the Asian tiger mosquito, doesn't need a swamp — it lays eggs in a bottle cap of water. Why our town suits it:

• Lots of containers in a small space. Kiddie pools, buckets, flower pots, tarps over the grill, recycling bins and toys — on a narrow lot they're all within a few feet of the back door.
• Gutters and downspouts. Older two- and three-family homes often have gutters that hold water. A clogged gutter can breed mosquitoes all summer, right next to the bedroom windows.
• Shade from fences and close houses. Adult mosquitoes rest in cool shade during the day. Side yards between houses, under porches and behind sheds are where they wait for you.
• The Passaic River edge. Blocks near the river get more damp ground and more mosquito pressure after heavy rain.

Ticks are rarer here than in wooded suburbs, but dogs and wildlife still bring them in.

Tick control in Garfield: which ticks, and where they hide

Text us a photo of a tick and we'll tell you what it is. Save it in a sealed bag if you're worried about a bite.

Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses are a real concern in New Jersey. We don't give medical advice — if you find an attached tick or feel sick after a bite, talk to your doctor. We make the yard less friendly to ticks: treat the edges, cut back cover, and seal gaps where wildlife and mice bring ticks in. See fleas and ticks and our squirrel and raccoon proofing in Garfield.

Two-families, rentals and businesses

In Garfield, a yard is often shared: the first floor does everything right while the upstairs porch holds three buckets of rainwater. Treating the whole lot gives the strongest result, so we usually talk with the building owner.

• Owners and landlords. One schedule for the whole property means fewer complaints from every unit. Recurring service comes with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
• Tenants. If the yard is shared, ask the owner first. Send photos of standing water and keep notes with dates.
• Businesses. Restaurants with patios, daycares and churches call us for the summer and before events. See commercial pest control.