Mosquitoes & ticks
Mosquito and tick control for cabins and homes
By cabin owners, for cabin owners.
Guests come to the Smokies to sit on the deck, soak in the hot tub and hike the trails. Mosquitoes and ticks get in the way of all three. We treat the yard, the deck and the wooded edges where they wait, and help you get rid of the standing water they breed in.
Licensed & insured in Tennessee
Locally owned
Same-week appointments
Seasonal plans
Cover the whole season
A small paper wasp nest under the eave is one thing. Yellow jackets in a wall or in the ground by the steps are another. Spray the wrong hole and they can chew through to the inside, or pour out at whoever is closest. We bring the right gear and keep guests and kids clear while we work.
Yard, deck and hot tub area treatments, applied as directed
Wooded edges, tall grass and trail heads on your lot
No long-term contract
Spring
to fall
Seasonal plans available
Where they hide
Where mosquitoes and ticks hide around a cabin
Mosquitoes need standing water to breed, and it does not take much. Ticks wait in tall grass and brush for someone to walk past. Around a mountain cabin, that means:
Water in planters, buckets, toys and the folds of tarps
Rainwater pooled on hot tub and grill covers
Clogged gutters and low spots that stay wet after a storm
Tall grass, brush and leaf litter where the lawn meets the woods
The edges of the path from your deck to the trail
Tipping out standing water once a week is one of the simplest things you can do.
1
Stay in the middle of the trail.
Avoid brushing through tall grass and low branches.
2
Cover up.
Long pants tucked into socks, in light colors, make ticks easier to spot.
3
Use an EPA-registered repellent.
Follow the label, especially on kids.
4
Check after every hike.
Look over yourself, kids and pets, especially behind knees, at the waist, around ears and in hair.
5
Shower and dry your clothes.
Shower after coming in, and run hiking clothes through a hot dryer.
Ticks
Are there ticks in Gatlinburg?
Yes. Ticks live throughout the Smokies, wherever there are woods and tall grass. Tick season runs roughly from spring through fall, and hikers are the guests most likely to bring one back. For health questions, see the CDC tick information. Here is the short list for guests:
Our process
How our mosquito and tick service works
Treat where they rest, cut down where they breed and keep it going all season.
Walk the property
We find standing water, shady resting spots and the wooded edges where ticks wait.
01
Treat
Shrubs, shaded areas, the deck perimeter and the yard edge, applied as directed.
02
Cut breeding spots
We point out water to dump or drain and brush to cut back.
03
Stay on schedule
On a seasonal plan we come back through the warm months.
04
Between stays
Keep the deck guest-ready all summer
A few habits at each turnover keep the outdoor spaces comfortable.
Tip out planters, buckets and toys after every rain
Keep the hot tub cover tight and clear of standing water
Keep grass short around the deck, fire pit and parking area
Service area
Mosquito control from Knoxville to Gatlinburg
Yard, deck and hot tub area treatments for cabins and homes in Knoxville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the rest of our service area.
Reviews
What cabin owners say
★★★★★
Called on a Tuesday about wasps under the deck rail and they were out the next morning. Gone, and they have not come back.
SM
Sarah M.
Sevierville
★★★★★
We rent our cabin out most weekends. They worked around the booking calendar and sent photos after, so I knew exactly what was done.
DR
Daniel R.
Pigeon Forge
★★★★★
Quoted a flat price up front and that is what I paid. Polite, quick, and they explained what they were spraying and why.
KH
Kelly H.
Maryville
FAQ
Mosquito and tick questions
Still not sure what to do? Call 865-500-0571 and talk it through with us.
Ticks are most active here from spring through fall, especially in the warm months, though they can turn up on mild days at other times of year. Check for ticks after any time in the woods or tall grass, whatever the season.
Yes. Ticks live throughout the Smoky Mountains, including Gatlinburg, wherever there are woods, brush and tall grass. Guests who hike or walk along wooded edges should check themselves, their kids and their pets afterward. For health information, see the CDC's tick resources.
We walk the property, find standing water and shady resting spots, then treat shrubs, shaded areas and the edges of the deck and yard, applied as directed. We also point out water to dump or drain so fewer mosquitoes hatch in the first place.
Yes, seasonal plans are available for cabins and homes. Ask for plan details when you request your free estimate, and we will walk you through how often we visit and what is covered. There is no long-term contract.
Free estimate
Get a free estimate
Tell us where the property is and what you are seeing. We will call you back to set up a walkthrough, with no pressure and no long-term contract.