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Knockdown
We start with a thorough treatment of foliage, eaves, and breeding grounds to immediately reduce adult populations of mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas.
Seasonal Protection
Mosquito, Tick & Outdoor Pest Control
Take back your yard. Our seasonal barrier treatments protect your family and pets from mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, fire ants, and stinging insects.
Yard & Dock Protection
Reclaim Your Outdoor Space
Summer in our region should be spent on the patio or the dock, not swatting at bugs. Our approach focuses on long-term population reduction, not quick spray-and-pray treatments. We provide targeted outdoor pest control that reduces dangerous and annoying pests, letting you actually enjoy your yard.
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Disrupt
We apply larvicides to standing water and insect growth regulators (IGRs) to soil areas, stopping the next generation of pests before they can hatch.
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Maintain
Outdoor products break down with UV light and rain. We return on a seasonal rotation to refresh the barrier, backed by our free respray guarantee.
Vector Control: Pest Biology
The Biology of the Bite
More Than Just Annoying
Mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas are vectors for serious issues like West Nile Virus, Lyme Disease, and tapeworms. Protecting your yard isn't just about comfort; it's about health safety for your family and pets.
Spraying the air doesn't work. We target the biology of the pest. By treating the underside of leaves where mosquitoes rest, and the soil where fleas hatch, we cut the population at the source.
We target resting zones, breeding sites, and life cycles—the three points that actually reduce outdoor pest populations.
Target Protocols
Mosquitoes
We target the "resting zones"—cool, shady areas under decks and broad-leaf shrubbery. We also treat standing water with larvicides to stop wigglers from becoming flyers.
Ticks
Ticks don't jump or fly; they wait on tall grass ("questing") to latch onto passing legs. We create a barrier spray around the perimeter of your yard and wood lines.
Fleas
Fleas thrive in shaded soil and pet bedding. We treat the exterior to stop them from hitching a ride, and use Growth Regulators to stop eggs from hatching in your lawn.
These targeted protocols interrupt breeding, resting, and feeding behaviors—resulting in faster reduction and fewer biting pests.
Mosquitoes
Ticks
Fleas
Stingers & Drillers
Stinging Insect Control
From aggressive Yellow Jackets nesting in the ground to Hornets building football-sized nests in your eaves, stinging insects are a liability.
We provide fast, effective stinging insect control for active nests, with preventative treatments to stop them from returning.
Carpenter Bees: The Wood Destroyers
Those large black bees hovering around your deck aren't eating wood—they are drilling into it to nest. Untreated galleries expand each season, and returning bees can cause increasing damage over time.
- Treat active carpenter bee galleries
- Safe removal of hornet & wasp nests
- Ground treatment for yellow jackets
- Prevents structural wood damage
Targeted Outdoor Pest Services
Select the Outdoor Pest Service That Matches Your Yard’s Needs
Your yard faces different pest pressures depending on shade, moisture levels, wildlife activity, and how your outdoor space is used. Our mosquito, tick, flea, and bee services provide targeted protection to reduce biting activity, safeguard pets, and help you enjoy your yard with confidence.
Recurring Service Plans Available
Mosquito Control
The ultimate protection for your family. We create a defensive barrier around your property that kills adults and stops breeding.
- Seasonal 21-28 day barrier cycle
- Larvicide treatment included
- Vertical coverage of resting zones
Protect Your Pets & Family
Tick Control
Ticks wait on tall grass to latch onto passing pets and people. We treat wood lines and perimeters to stop them cold.
- Targeted perimeter wood-line spray
- Disrupts "Questing" behavior
- Reduces Lyme disease risk
Stinging Insects
- Carpenter Bee service
- Hornet nest removal
- Yellow Jacket treatment
- Wasp prevention
Fire Ant Control
- Broadcast granulation
- Deep mound soaking
- Season-long control
- Protects pets & kids
Flea Yard Treatment
- Yard-wide treatment
- Insect Growth Regulators
- Stops hatching cycle
- Best with vet treatment
Dock Spider Control
- Web removal & sweeping
- Marine-safe spray
- Keeps boat covers clean
- Lake Norman specialists
Mosquito
Tick
Stinging Insects
Fire Ants
Fleas
Dock Spiders
Mosquito Control
Recurring Service Plans Available
Guaranteed Service
Reclaim your backyard. We use barrier sprays to target mosquitoes where they rest.
- Seasonal 21-28 day cycle
- Larvicide for breeding zones
- Reduces disease risk
Tick Control
Protect Your Pets & Family
Ticks wait on tall grass. We treat wood lines and perimeters to stop them cold.
- Targeted perimeter spray
- Reduces Lyme disease risk
- Protects pets and kids
Stinging Insects
From carpenter bees drilling your deck to hornets building nests, we remove the threat safely.
- Carpenter Bee treatment
- Hornet nest removal
- Structure protection
Fire Ant Control
Fire ants are aggressive. Our yard-wide granulation treatment targets mounds deep underground.
- Broadcast yard granulation
- Deep mound soaking
- Pet-safe after activation
Flea Treatment
Fleas in the yard hitch a ride on your pets. We treat the soil to stop the hatching cycle.
- Yard-wide treatment
- Insect Growth Regulators
- Stops the itch
Dock Spider Care
Specialized for Lake Norman. Marine-safe spider control for your boat dock and lift.
- Marine-safe application
- Keeps upholstery clean
- Manual de-webbing
Local Territory
Outdoor Pest Control Near Me
Foothills Pest Solutions provides mosquito, tick, and specialty yard services across the region. Whether you need mosquito control near me or dock spider removal on Lake Norman, we are the local authority.
Iredell
Catawba
Alexander
Rowan
Mecklenburg
Outdoor Pest Control FAQ
Expert Answers
Answers about safety, weather, product effectiveness, and our service process.
Our products are designed with polymers that bind to foliage. Once dried (usually 30-45 minutes), they are rain-fast. In fact, rain can help activate granular fire ant and flea treatments by washing them into the soil. If you do notice a washout, call us for a free touch-up.
Absolutely. We ask that you keep pets and children inside while we are actively spraying and until the product has completely dried (usually 30-45 minutes). Once dry, the barrier is bonded to surfaces, making it safe for pets to play in the yard.
We are trained to protect pollinators. We strictly avoid spraying open blooms where bees forage. Instead, we target the underside of broad leaves in shady areas where mosquitoes rest, minimizing impact on beneficial insects.
If you are on a monthly plan and see a surge in pest activity between scheduled visits, call us. We will return to treat the problem area at no additional cost.
Typically 21-28 days depending on weather and UV intensity. Our scheduled maintenance plans ensure we return to refresh the barrier before it breaks down, keeping your protection continuous through the season.
Yes. We use EPA-approved products specifically rated for use near water. We treat the structure (wood/metal) to control spiders and remove webs manually, ensuring no harmful runoff enters the lake ecosystem.
Store-bought foggers often only kill insects on contact but don't leave a residual barrier. Our commercial-grade micro-encapsulated products continue to work for weeks. Plus, we know exactly where pests breed and hide, treating the source rather than just the air.
No. Since all outdoor pest control happens on the exterior, you do not need to be home. We just ask that gates are unlocked and pets are indoors. We will leave a service ticket on your door so you know we were there.
Outdoor Pest Protection
Take Back Your Yard This Season
Summer in the region should be spent on the patio, not swatting at bugs. Our seasonal treatments protect your family and pets from mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and stinging insects.
- Targeted mosquito & tick reduction
- Disrupts breeding cycles (larvicides)
- Recurring protection & free resprays
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