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New Hampshire's lakes region is beautiful, but it comes with real risks. Tick populations carrying Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses are a serious concern for families across NH and southern Maine. And summer mosquitoes can make spending time outdoors miserable, especially near the water.
At Royle Turf & Tick, we offer professional tick and mosquito control programs using plant oil-based formulations. We've made a deliberate decision not to use broad-spectrum synthetic pesticides, a choice rooted in our commitment to the environment, to pollinators, and to the long-term health of our customers' properties.
🐝 Why We Avoid Broad-Spectrum Synthetic Pesticides
Conventional synthetic insecticides such as pyrethroids are non-selective, meaning they don't just target ticks and mosquitoes. They affect beneficial insects broadly, including bees and other pollinators. Our product choices reflect a deliberate commitment to effective pest control that doesn't come at the cost of the broader ecosystem on your property.
Our Products
Our tick and mosquito programs use formulations based on plant-derived active ingredients, primarily garlic oil, cedar oil, peppermint, clove, and rosemary extracts. These compounds are classified as minimum-risk pesticides by the EPA based on their established safety profiles.
These products are effective against ticks and mosquitoes, break down in the environment without leaving persistent residue, and do not accumulate in the food chain. Compared to synthetic options, they do require more frequent application, which is reflected in our program structure.
Tick Control Program
Ticks concentrate in the transition zones between lawn and woods, in leaf litter, and in taller vegetation. Our tick control program targets these harborage zones with strategic, seasonally-timed applications.
🗓️ NH Tick Season
Blacklegged (deer) ticks are active in New Hampshire from late winter through fall, even on warm winter days. Peak transmission risk occurs during the nymph stage in late spring and early summer. Our applications are timed to address these high-risk windows throughout the season.
Tick Program Includes
- 3 Seasonal ApplicationsTimed to nymph and adult tick activity periods for protection throughout the season.
Border & Transition Zone TreatmentFocused on the lawn-to-woods interface where tick populations concentrate, not broad lawn spraying.- Property Walk & AssessmentWe identify high-risk areas on your property and optimize treatment placement before any application.
Mosquito Control Program
Mosquitoes rest in foliage and shrubs during daylight hours. Our program treats these harborage sites on a regular schedule throughout the season to keep populations down around your outdoor living spaces.
Mosquito Program Includes
- 5 Seasonal ApplicationsRegular treatments from late spring through early fall to maintain reduced mosquito activity around your home.
- Foliage & Harborage TreatmentTargeting shrubs, low-hanging branches, and dense vegetation where mosquitoes rest between feedings.
- Standing Water GuidanceWe'll identify standing water sources on your property that contribute to mosquito breeding and advise on management options.
🎉 Combo Program — Best Value
Combine Tick & Mosquito — Get 2 FREE Applications
- ✅ 5 mosquito applications throughout the season
- ✅ 3 tick applications timed to peak activity
- ✅ 2 FREE bonus applications when you sign up for both
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe for my kids and pets after treatment?
Yes. The plant oil-based formulations we use are safe for children and pets once the application has dried, typically 30–60 minutes. These products have favorable safety profiles and break down relatively quickly in the environment.
Will it harm my bees or pollinator garden?
We avoid treating flowering plants and apply during periods of lower pollinator activity. The plant-oil formulations we use are far less harmful to pollinators than synthetic pyrethroid-based products, which is a key reason we made this product choice.
How effective are these programs?
Our customers see significant reductions in tick and mosquito activity throughout the season. Plant oil-based products have shorter residual activity than synthetic alternatives, which is why our programs include more frequent applications. The frequency compensates for the shorter window of each treatment.
Do you offer synthetic pesticide options?
No. We offer plant oil-based programs exclusively. This is a deliberate choice based on our commitment to pollinator health, environmental responsibility, and the broader ecosystem health of the properties and communities we serve.
Take Back Your Outdoor Space
Contact us for a free consultation. We'll assess your property and recommend the right program for your situation.