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  • Goodyear, AZ

Tick Control for Goodyear and the Estrella Area

Looking for a tick exterminator in Goodyear? City Wide Pest Control has served Maricopa County homeowners for over 40 years.
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  • Family Owned Since 1986
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Residential Tick Control for Homes Near Estrella

Planning for tick control in Goodyear starts with knowing what you are up against. UA Extension reports that the brown dog tick, the vector of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Arizona, has been documented in Maricopa County and is likely present throughout the state. Brown dog ticks can finish their whole life cycle indoors and reproduce year-round, so homes, garages and pet areas can hold an infestation long after the weather cools.
We are locally owned and operated, and family owned since 1986. Owners Mike and Steven still guide the work. Our tick treatment in Goodyear covers your home, yard and pet areas, interrupting the life cycle so ticks stop coming back. Residential service never requires a contract.
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Talk to a Tick Specialist Today: (602) 944-0099

Ticks do not have to share your home with your family and pets. Call City Wide Pest Control for tick pest control in Goodyear that covers the house, yard and pet areas. Residential service has no contracts, and same-day service is available.
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  • Warning Signs

Signs Ticks Have Moved In

Look for any of these clues around your home and property.

Ticks on your dog or cat, often near the ears, neck or between the toes

Swollen gray-brown ticks resting on pet bedding, furniture or floors

Ticks crawling along interior walls, baseboards or window frames

A pet that keeps scratching, with red or sore skin where ticks latch on

Ticks active in the yard, especially along shaded edges, leaf litter and long grass

Several ticks on you or your dog after a walk or hike through open desert

If any of this sounds familiar, call (602) 944-0099 and we will inspect your property.
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  • Why It Matters

Why Ticks Deserve Attention

Ticks are more than a nuisance because they can carry disease. Here in Arizona, the vector of Rocky Mountain spotted fever is the brown dog tick, which is why even a few ticks indoors are worth taking seriously. Catching activity early and treating it thoroughly keeps your household and pets protected.
Brown dog ticks are unusual because they do not need the outdoors. They can settle into kennels, wall cracks, upholstered furniture and pet bedding, and they reproduce year-round (UA Extension). Because every life stage can hide in a different spot, an indoor problem usually calls for a professional treatment that reaches all of them, not a one-time fix.

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What Ticks Mean for Goodyear Homes

Most homes in Goodyear are single-family: 40,519 of 48,640 housing units are single-family detached homes (ACS 2024 1-year estimate). That means plenty of backyards, side yards and dog areas to check. Estrella Mountain Regional Park covers 19,840 acres and sits near the meeting of the Gila and Agua Fria Rivers, and its seasonal riparian areas fill with water during winter and monsoon rains. Whether you live in Estrella, Montecito, Mountain Ranch, Lucero or elsewhere in town, a walk with the dog in open country is worth a quick tick check afterward.
UA Extension advises considering outdoor tick treatment around Arizona homes from spring to fall. Around PebbleCreek, a 55+ active adult community with an on-site dog park, pet owners can make a quick tick check part of every walk. Rodents can bring ticks along, and UA Extension notes a quarter-inch gap lets young mice into a structure, so door sweeps and sealants are worth adding.
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  • Our Method

How Our Tick Treatment Works

Step 1
Inspection
A licensed technician walks the house, yard and your pets’ resting spots and kennel, looking for tick activity. We confirm the species, find where ticks shelter and gauge how far the problem has spread.
Step 2
Interior Treatment
Inside the home, we treat baseboards, cracks, crevices, pet sleeping spots and wall voids, where ticks shelter and deposit their eggs.
Step 3
Yard Treatment
Our tick spraying in Goodyear targets the shaded areas, long grass, leaf litter and plant growth along property edges where pets rest and play.
Step 4
Pet Area Focus
We give dog runs, kennels and outdoor pet bedding spots focused attention, since that is where ticks tend to gather.
Step 5
Follow-Up and Monitoring
Eggs hatch over several weeks, so we schedule follow-up visits to catch newly hatched ticks before they can breed.
  • Know Your Pest

Tick Species Found Around Goodyear

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Brown Dog Tick
Rhipicephalus sanguineus
  • High Risk
Reddish-brown and flat when unfed at about 1/8 inch, this tick swells to as much as 1/2 inch and turns gray-blue once engorged. It is the species seen most often in Maricopa County. Dogs are its usual host, though it will bite people, and it alone can finish its life cycle indoors.
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Rocky Mountain Wood Tick
Dermacentor andersoni
  • Low Risk
This brown tick has whitish markings and measures about 1/4 inch. It lives mostly in higher-elevation country north of the Valley, and dogs sometimes carry it home from hiking trips. It spreads Rocky Mountain spotted fever across the Rocky Mountain states, yet in Arizona the main carrier is the brown dog tick.
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Soft Ticks
Ornithodoros species
  • Moderate Risk
Leathery, oval and grayish at about 1/4 inch, this tick shelters in rodent burrows and nests close to houses, mostly along desert edges. It feeds fast, within minutes, usually at night, and is able to pass on tick-borne relapsing fever.

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  • Prevention

Simple Ways to Keep Ticks Away

A few easy habits can cut tick activity between our visits.
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Use vet-approved tick prevention for pets year-round

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Check pets after time outdoors, looking at ears, neck, toes and under the legs

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Mow grass short and clear leaf litter and yard debris where ticks shelter

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Add a gravel or mulch border separating turf from wild desert landscaping

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Discourage rodents and rabbits from visiting, since they can bring ticks onto your property

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Launder pet bedding in hot water often and keep kennel areas tidy

Why Choose City Wide Pest Control

Family owned since 1986

over 40 years protecting West Valley desert communities

No contracts

for residential, stay because it works

State-licensed staff

technicians AND office personnel licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture

Government-trusted

contracts with State, County, and City buildings, along with several school districts

Green, kid friendly, pet friendly

IPM approach suited to desert environments

Real people

call (602) 944-0099, talk to an account manager, not a robo machine

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Let's Solve Your Pest Problem the Right Way

Ready for a tick-free home? Call us at (602) 944-0099, Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5. We are licensed in Arizona (license #2317), offer kid and pet friendly treatment options, and never ask residential customers to sign a contract.
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  • FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there ticks in Goodyear?
Very likely. UA Extension reports the brown dog tick, the vector of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Arizona, has been documented in Maricopa County and is likely present throughout the state, which covers Goodyear. Checking pets after outdoor time and watching for ticks on bedding and baseboards is a sensible habit.
Yes. The brown dog tick has been documented in Maricopa County, according to UA Extension, and it is likely present throughout Arizona. It feeds mostly on dogs but will bite people. If you spot ticks on a pet or inside your home, call us at (602) 944-0099 for an inspection.
Yes, both. UA Extension notes brown dog ticks can complete their entire life cycle indoors and reproduce year-round, and fleas also bother pets and homes here. City Wide offers Tick Control and Flea Control, so we can help whichever pest your dog or cat has brought home.
UA Extension advises considering outdoor tick treatment around Arizona homes from spring to fall. In Goodyear, brown dog ticks can also live and reproduce indoors all year, so signs inside the house are worth acting on in any season. Call (602) 944-0099, and same-day service is available.
Estrella Mountain Regional Park covers 19,840 acres in Goodyear, near the meeting of the Gila and Agua Fria Rivers, and its seasonal riparian areas fill with water during winter and monsoon rains. Dogs that explore open areas can pick up ticks, so check pets after outings and call us if you find any.
City Wide Pest Control handles ticks for Goodyear and the surrounding West Valley. Our technicians and office staff are licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division (license #2317). Residential service has no contracts, and we are open Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5, at (602) 944-0099.
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