City Wide Pest Control logo
Pay Bill
Free Quote
City Wide Pest Control logo
  • Scottsdale, AZ

Tick Control for Scottsdale Homes, Foothills to Old Town

City Wide Pest Control is the tick exterminator for Scottsdale homes, offering careful tick treatment backed by more than 40 years of local service.
Schedule Same-Day Service
Get Fast Relief Now
  • Family Owned Since 1986
  • Government-Trusted Contractor
  • Kid & Pet Friendly Treatments
  • 21-Day Warranty

Residential Tick Treatment for Scottsdale Homes and Pets

If you are looking for tick control in Scottsdale, it helps to know what you are dealing with. Dogs, desert washes and properties that back up to open land all raise the odds of a tick coming home. The brown dog tick is the species most common across the metro area, and it is the only one able to finish its whole life cycle indoors, so it can settle into garages, kennels and living spaces. Because it can carry Rocky Mountain spotted fever, we encourage homeowners to act early rather than wait.
City Wide Pest Control is locally owned and operated, and it has been family owned since 1986. Our team, based in Phoenix, treats the house, the yard and the spots where pets rest to interrupt the tick life cycle, and residential service never requires a contract.
Years Serving Maricopa County
0 +

Noticing any of these signs? Don't wait.

Protect My Home Today

Ready to Get Ticks Handled? Call (602) 944-0099

Call City Wide Pest Control for tick pest control in Scottsdale that covers the house, yard and pet spaces. Same-day service is available, and our office is open Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5.
Call: (602) 944-0099
  • Warning Signs

Signs of Ticks at Home

Here are common clues that ticks are around your property.

Ticks clinging to a dog or cat, often near the ears, neck or between the toes

Plump, gray-brown ticks resting on pet bedding, couches or floors

Ticks climbing along window frames, baseboards or walls inside the house

Pets that scratch often or show red, irritated skin where ticks attach

Ticks in the yard, especially around tall grass, fallen leaves or spots close to desert washes

Several ticks on you or your dog after a hike on a nearby desert trail

If any of this sounds familiar, call (602) 944-0099 and we will arrange an inspection.
Children running through a sprinkler on a treated Phoenix backyard lawn
  • Why It Matters

Why Ticks Are Worth Treating

Ticks can pass illness to people and pets. In Arizona, the brown dog tick is known to carry Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which is serious when it is caught late, and state health officials have documented outbreaks in Arizona communities. Ticks can also spread ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis and tick-borne relapsing fever.
The brown dog tick stands apart because it can live indoors. Most species need the outdoors, but this one can build up populations inside the house, in kennels, wall cracks, furniture and pet bedding. One female can lay up to 5,000 eggs, which is why an indoor problem is hard to clear without a professional treatment that reaches every life stage.

Speak to a real person, not a robo machine.

Talk to a Local Expert Now

Tick Conditions Across Scottsdale Trails and Yards

Scottsdale covers 184.5 square miles and rises from 1,150 to 4,877 feet, so conditions change a lot from one property to the next. Trailheads such as Brown’s Ranch, Gateway, Lost Dog Wash, Tom’s Thumb and Sunrise sit in ZIP codes 85255, 85259 and 85262, and dogs can carry ticks home from a hike. A quick check afterward is a good habit, and the same goes for a visit to a city park, where dogs must be on a leash of 6 feet or less outside designated enclosed dog exercise areas.
Scottsdale averages 7.66 inches of rain a year, but dry weather does not keep the brown dog tick out, because it can complete its life cycle indoors. That matters across 139,766 housing units, from McCormick Ranch and Gainey Ranch to DC Ranch, Grayhawk, Troon North and Desert Mountain. Wherever your home sits, we match the treatment to your property.
City Wide Pest Control technician treating the foundation of an upscale desert home in Scottsdale, AZ
  • Our Method

How We Handle Ticks

Step 1
Inspection
Technicians licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture start with a walk through the house, pet spaces, kennel and yard. They identify the species, find where ticks shelter, and judge how widespread the problem is.
Step 2
Interior Treatment
Inside the house, we target wall voids, baseboards, crevices, kennels and the spots where pets rest, because ticks shelter and lay eggs there.
Step 3
Yard Treatment
Outside, our tick spraying in Scottsdale covers shady corners, tall grass, fallen leaves and plantings along the property line, wherever pets rest and play.
Step 4
Pet Area Focus
We give extra attention to dog runs, kennels and outdoor bedding spots, because ticks tend to gather where pets settle.
Step 5
Follow-Up and Monitoring
Tick eggs hatch over several weeks, so follow-up visits catch the newly hatched ticks before they can breed.
  • Know Your Pest

Common Tick Species in the Scottsdale Area

Close-up of a brown dog tick on a leaf
Brown Dog Tick
Rhipicephalus sanguineus
  • High Risk
Reddish-brown and flat when hungry, about 1/8 inch long, then swollen and gray-blue, up to 1/2 inch, once fed. Maricopa County’s most common tick. Dogs are its usual host, though people can be bitten too. It alone can run through its full life cycle inside a home.
Close-up of a tick on dry grass
Rocky Mountain Wood Tick
Dermacentor andersoni
  • Low Risk
Brown with pale markings, roughly 1/4 inch long. It lives at higher elevations north of the Valley and sometimes hitches a ride home on dogs after a hike. In the Rocky Mountain states it spreads Rocky Mountain spotted fever, though in Arizona the main carrier is the brown dog tick.
Close-up of a tick on sandy ground
Soft Ticks
Ornithodoros species
  • Moderate Risk
Grayish, oval and leathery, around 1/4 inch. Lives in burrows and rodent nests close to houses, most often on the desert edge. Each meal lasts minutes, not days, usually after dark. It can pass on tick-borne relapsing fever.

Family owned since 1986. No contracts required.

Schedule Same-Day Service
  • Prevention

Tick Prevention Tips for Homeowners

A few easy habits can keep ticks down between our visits.
City Wide Pest Control brand-green shield with checkmark prevention icon

Ask your vet about year-round tick prevention for pets

City Wide Pest Control brand-green shield with checkmark prevention icon

Run your hands over pets after outdoor time, including ears, neck, toes and legs

City Wide Pest Control brand-green shield with checkmark prevention icon

Mow the lawn short and rake up leaves and clutter that give ticks a place to hide.

City Wide Pest Control brand-green shield with checkmark prevention icon

Add a gravel or mulch border where your lawn meets natural desert landscaping

City Wide Pest Control brand-green shield with checkmark prevention icon

Limit wildlife visits to your yard, since rodents and rabbits can bring ticks along

City Wide Pest Control brand-green shield with checkmark prevention icon

Launder pet bedding often on a hot cycle, and tidy kennel spaces regularly

Why Choose City Wide Pest Control

Family owned since 1986

over 40 years protecting East 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

City Wide Pest Control technician showing a Phoenix family where he will treat their backyard

Let's Solve Your Pest Problem the Right Way

Let our licensed team (Arizona license #2317) take care of ticks around the house, yard and pet spaces. Call (602) 944-0099 Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5, and ask about same-day service. Residential customers never sign a contract.
Schedule Service Today
Get Rid of Pests Today
  • FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there ticks in Scottsdale?
Yes. The brown dog tick is the most common species in Maricopa County, and it can live indoors as well as in yards, so homes with dogs are where it usually turns up. Dogs that hike at higher elevations can also bring a different tick home now and then. If you find one, call (602) 944-0099 and we will take a look.
It can happen. Trailheads such as Brown’s Ranch, Gateway, Lost Dog Wash, Tom’s Thumb and Sunrise sit in ZIP codes 85255, 85259 and 85262, and ticks can hitch a ride on a dog’s coat. Check ears, neck, legs and between the toes after a hike, and call us if you find ticks indoors or in the yard.
City park rules require dogs to be on a leash of 6 feet or less, except in designated enclosed dog exercise areas, and owners must pick up droppings. A leash will not stop a tick, but it keeps your dog close enough for a quick check afterward. Look over the ears, neck and toes before heading home.
Not entirely. Scottsdale averages 7.66 inches of rain a year, yet the brown dog tick can complete its life cycle indoors, so a dry yard does not rule out a problem. Pet beds, kennels and wall cracks are common hiding spots, so our inspections cover both indoor and outdoor areas.
Yes, Arizona has both. Ticks, especially the brown dog tick, can settle into homes, garages and kennels, and fleas are a separate pest that also travel on pets. We offer tick control and flea control, so you can have either one handled with a single call to (602) 944-0099.
City Wide Pest Control does. We are a locally owned and operated, family owned company with over 40 years of service, and we serve 25+ cities across Maricopa County. Our technicians are licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture, and residential service has no contracts. Call (602) 944-0099, Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5.
  • Nearby

Tick Control Near Scottsdale

Explore our Scottsdale hub, the main Tick Control page and tick service in nearby cities.

Related Services

General Pest Control icon

General Pest Control in Scottsdale

Rodent Control icon

Rodent Control in Scottsdale

Termite Control icon

Termite Control in Scottsdale

Roach Control icon

Roach Control in Scottsdale

City Wide Pest Control logo
Call Now for a Free Quote
Request Service Online
Pay Bill