Prevention Is the Best Medicine With Our Tick Control Program in Worcester!
Serving Central Massachusetts to Keep Your Family & Pets Protected From Ticks
Ford's Hometown Services has been protecting Massachusetts families and pets from ticks for well over a decade! Did you know 1 in 4 deer ticks carry life-threatening Lyme disease?
We have developed solid strategies and best practices to ensure the tick population on your property is under control with our service. With all the rising health issues revolving around ticks and Lyme disease, we are confident you are in good hands!
4-Step Tick Suppression Programs
Our state-licensed and trained technicians will focus on the areas of your property that see the most animal travel (because the animals are bringing the ticks onto your property), such as planting beds, stone walls, bushes, and low-hanging trees.
We will spray the entire property's borders (if applicable) to further protect you from these dangerous pests during each application! Our technicians will spray 4 feet high and 10 feet in on all previously mentioned areas on each application. Multiple applications are required to kill and continuously repel these pests! Our 4-visit program includes applications in summer and fall.
Our 4-Visit Tick Protection Program Includes:
- 4 Tick applications (Traditional or Organic)
- Spray: 3-4 feet high and 10-20 feet deep
- State Licensed & Trained Applicators
- We are certified “Pollinator Protectors”
- Traditional & Organic Programs Available (see below)
Option 1: “Knock-Em Out” Program (Traditional Control Product)
- Provides rapid knockdown/kill
- Longer lasting residual
- Once the spray has dried (approx. 20-30 minutes), you are free to enjoy your property again!
- “Satisfaction Guarantee”
- Lower cost
*We recommend this program for best results.
Option 2: Organic Green Alternative Program (Organic 25B Exempt)
- Provides a quick knockdown/kill
- Shorter residual protection
- Complies with the USDA National Organic program
- Uses Castor Oil, Lemongrass Oil, Geraniol, Cedarwood Oil, and Corn Oil
- No “Satisfaction Guarantee”
- Higher cost
NOTE: Unique circumstances may require us to use backpack sprayers for hard to reach areas. We offer and optional protection as a lawn blanket spray for ticks (additional charge).
Call us today at (774) 418-4908 to learn more about our tick prevention services!
Local Care Backed by 85+ Years of Doing It Right
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Voted the Area's Top Choice for Pest Control
We were voted the #1 pest control company in Central Massachusetts in 2024, something we achieved by putting people first and providing lasting results.
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85+ Years Of Know-How
With us, you get practical, tailor-made solutions that are backed by over eight decades of industry experience.
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Cleaner Visits, Every Time
We follow a four-step cleanliness process to keep homes and businesses neat and tidy, all while delivering effective pest control and lawn care.
Central Mass Trusts Us. See Why.
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J"I've used Fords Hometown Services a few times for carpenter Ants and I have always been impressed with the results. They are the Gold standard in pest control!"Josh R.
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K"Easy to schedule, showed up on time, and provided report immediately. The technician, Bob was knowledgeable and polite. Highly recommend Ford Hometown Services."Kerstin B.
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S"Was expecting Ben, was sent Dean and was pleasantly surprised because he is a really personable guy and did an excellent job! Very satisfied with the thorough job he did, and his attention to detail. Look forward to having either him or Ben in the future."Stephanie D.
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D"Ford’s Hometown Services has done an awesome job with my lawn. The team is professional, reliable and the results speak for themselves. My yard had never looked better. Highly recommended!"Denise M.
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L"Dean was wonderful! He explained everything as we walked around, showed me what he was looking for. Was prompt, thorough and efficient!"Lori A.
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J"The Ford's Hometown team texted me with their estimated arrival, arrived on time, quickly addressed the areas I requested and very pleasant during whole service time."Janie Q.
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C"I cannot express my appreciation enough for Jeremy and Zack! I called about a hornet nest in the wall while my husband was in the emergency room for an allergic reaction to a sting he received while trying to deal with the situation. Jeremy gave me the earliest possible appointment two days out with the promise of a call if someone could squeeze us in sooner. Enter Zack. He came 2 1/2 hours later and dealt with the nest, putting us all at ease. Thank you, thank you, thank you! The BEST customer service."Clare
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M"Zak & Bob Ford did an excellent job with the foundation termite treatment. They performed the work on a timely basis. They were very careful with the landscape around the foundation and all holes that were drilled in the driveway and concrete structures were carefully repaired. They were highly informative and professional, and took the time to answer all my questions. I would highly recommend Fords Hometown Services."Mike M.
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M"My fall treatment was done yesterday by Justin. He is a young technician with one year of solid experience. We worked together to locate and check all the bait boxes for mice. Afterwards, Justin treated the exterior of the house. It is no surprise that continued treatments has almost eliminate all prior pest problem such as mice and hornets, I am very satisfied with my treatment service. It was a pleasure working with Justin, who is not only capable and knowledgeable but also friendly and willing to learn."M B.
Stay Ahead of Pests
Explore tips, local advice, and real answers from our Worcester team to help you protect your home, family, and property all year long.
Our 4-Visit Tick Protection Program Includes:
- 4 tick applications (traditional or organic)
- Spray: 3–4 feet high and 10–20 feet deep
- State-licensed and trained applicators
- We are certified “Pollinator Protectors”
- Traditional and organic programs available (see below)
Option 1: “Knock-Em Out” Program (Traditional Control Product)
- Provides rapid knockdown/kill
- Longer-lasting residual
- Once the spray has dried (approximately 20–30 minutes), you are free to enjoy your property again!
- “Satisfaction Guarantee”
- Lower cost
*We recommend this program for best results.
Option 2: Organic Green Alternative Program (Organic 25B Exempt)
- Provides a quick knockdown/kill
- Shorter residual protection
- Complies with the USDA National Organic Program
- Uses castor oil, lemongrass oil, geraniol, cedarwood oil, and corn oil
- No “Satisfaction Guarantee”
- Higher cost
NOTE: Unique circumstances may require us to use backpack sprayers for hard-to-reach areas. We offer optional protection as a lawn blanket spray for ticks (additional charge).