Tick Control in Houston, TX
Effective Tick Prevention for Houston Homes & Yards
Where Ticks Lurk Around Houston Properties
Why Controlling Ticks Helps Protect People and Pets
Ticks may not fly, jump, or crawl quickly, but don’t let that fool you — these tiny arachnids are some of the most dangerous pests. More than just gross, ticks transmit serious diseases, latch onto pets and humans, and thrive in our warm, humid climate.
Houston’s mix of heat, humidity, and suburban growth makes it a year-round spa resort for ticks. They hitchhike into your home on pets, wildlife, or even your pant legs, laying eggs in carpets and furniture.
Ticks Species
Lone Star Tick
The aggressive, fast-moving tick that actually chases its hosts.
Identification & Location
Warm, wooded, and brush-heavy Houston suburbs give this species everything it wants.
Female has a bright white dot (“lone star”) on her back.
Common in Kingwood, The Woodlands, Cypress, Tomball, Spring, and Conroe.
The Problem
Actively move toward humans — unusually aggressive for ticks
Bite humans more than any other Texas tick
Thrive in thick vegetation, shaded yards, and wildlife corridors
Extremely common on hiking trails and wooded parks
Fun (or horrifying) stat
This tick can trigger Alpha-Gal Syndrome — a red-meat allergy caused by its bite.
American Dog Tick
The large, ornate tick hitchhiking into Houston homes on pets.
Identification & Location
Brown with tan/white markings — one of the easiest ticks to spot.
Highly active in tall grass, parks, dog-filled neighborhoods, and wildlife-heavy areas.
The Problem
Known vector of Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Can cause tick paralysis (rare but serious)
Frequently carried into homes by dogs after outdoor play
Adults are big — meaning they take larger blood meals
Fun (or horrifying) stat
One of the few ticks that can fully paralyze a dog — symptoms stop once the tick is removed.
Brown Dog Tick
The nightmare species — the only tick that can infest your house.
Identification & Location
Slim, reddish-brown body. Prefers dogs almost exclusively.
The only tick that can live, breed, and spread indoors — even in winter.
The Problem
Can infest entire homes, kennels, carpets, furniture, baseboards, and bedding
Reproduce year-round inside Houston homes
Extremely hard to eliminate without professional treatment
Spread canine diseases and occasionally bite humans
Fun (or horrifying) stat
When people find hundreds of ticks in their house, it’s almost always this species.
Blacklegged Tick/ Deer Tick
Less common in Houston — but the one responsible for Lyme disease.
Identification & Location
Small, dark, and easy to miss.
Found in wooded or moist environments, especially near deer populations.
The Problem
Primary vector for Lyme disease, even though Houston cases are lower than the Northeast
Spreads anaplasmosis and babesiosis
Becoming more common as the tick’s geographic range expands into the Gulf Coast
Fun (or horrifying) stat
Their bite is often painless — many people never know they were bitten.
Why They Are a Huge Issue
Unlike fleas or mosquitoes, ticks don’t fly or jump — they wait, latch onto you or your pets, and hitchhike straight into your home. Houston’s warm, humid climate keeps them active almost year-round, which means more bites, more infestations, and higher disease risks.
Backyards & wooded property lines
Hiking trails & nature reserves
Wildlife corridors (deer, raccoons, possums)
Dog parks & pet boarding facilities
Tall grass, brush, and shaded yards
Pets returning from outdoor play
Professional Tick Treatment
A complete tick program targets all life stages — from eggs hiding in your carpet to adults waiting in the grass.
DIY sprays simply can't reach them all.
Yard Treatment
Targeting shrubs, shade areas, fences, and wildlife paths where ticks wait.
Blood Spots
Tiny dark blood spots on sheets from crushed bugs or their droppings.
Wildlife Control
Recommendations to reduce hosts like possums and raccoons in your yard.
Lifecycle Breaking
Follow-up treatments to eliminate new larvae hatching from eggs.
Health Risks of Ticks
Ticks are one of the most dangerous pests because they transmit multiple serious diseases — often without you realizing you were bitten.
Lyme & Other Diseases
Transmit Lyme, Ehrlichiosis, and more.
Lone Star ticks can trigger Alpha-Gal.
Early symptoms often mimic common illnesses.
Untreated cases can lead to long-term health issues.
Mental Health Toll
Infestations increase stress and anxiety.
Sleep is often disrupted from constant checking.
Families may avoid outdoor spaces.
Worry and frustration build over repeat bites.
DIY Failure
Store sprays kill adults, not eggs.
Brown dog ticks hide deep in walls & furniture.
Missing one egg cluster means reinfestation.
Foggers miss most outdoor ticks.
Waiting even a few weeks can turn a minor issue into a full infestation.
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