We treat 19 properties in Holyoke this season. Our visits reach from the river terraces up to the Mount Tom Range, with tick work included every time.
Holyoke runs from the west bank of the Connecticut River up to the Mount Tom Range, and the land in between is anything but flat. The most densely settled part of the city sits on terraces cut by wooded ravines, known as dingles, that drain down to the river. Up the hill, Mount Tom State Reservation is the larger of the city's two state parks, and the Ashley Reservoir is edged with alder, buttonbush and other wetland shrubs.
Damp ravines and shaded hillside yards are where mosquitos hide out during the day. From Elmwood and Rock Valley, neighborhoods older than the city itself, to the streets near the reservation, our techs treat the shrubs, wood lines and under-deck spaces where they rest, about every three weeks from late April through October.
Ticks follow Holyoke's tree cover. A yard that ends at a dingle, or backs onto the slopes toward Mount Tom, has a long shaded border of leaf litter and brush, and that's where we focus. Tick control rides along on every BML mosquito visit with no upcharge: the tech treats the wood edge, stone walls, woodpiles and overgrown corners, then the beds and shrubs closer to the house where kids and pets actually spend time.
Fill in the form below or call 413.533.1999. We'll confirm your Holyoke address and book a property walk.
A BML tech meets you at the property, identifies hotspots, and gives you a firm price. No pressure.
Once you're on the schedule, the first treatment usually goes in within 7-10 days. Dry time is 30-45 min.
We come back every ~21 days through October. You don't have to think about it — we handle the rest.
Yes, up to your property line. Holyoke's ravines keep the ground shaded and damp, which suits mosquitos during the day and ticks in the leaf litter. The tech treats the vegetation along your side of that edge on every visit, from late April through October.
Once the spray has dried, typically 30-45 minutes. The materials we use are EPA-registered for residential yards, and we do not treat flowering plants during active bloom, to limit contact with bees and other pollinators.
Every yard is different, so we don't publish a flat rate. It comes down to the size of your yard and how much edge habitat there is. We'll walk the property, measure what actually needs treating, and send you a firm written price before any work starts. The quote is free, and you decide.
More answers on how the program works, when to start, the all-natural option and contracts are on our mosquito & tick control page.
Mosquito and tick control in nearby towns: South Hadley, Chicopee, Easthampton, West Springfield, Southampton, or see all the towns we serve.
Tell us where you are in Holyoke and we'll get a real price back to you within one business day.
