Tick control
in Newcastle
Pulling ticks off the dog — or yourself? Paralysis ticks are a real danger in the Hunter. We treat the shaded, leafy yard zones where ticks lie in wait.
Make the yard safe from ticks
Quick answer: Tick control in Newcastle with Kapow starts at a fixed $285 for a standard Newcastle home, is backed by a 12-month warranty, and can be booked online in about 60 seconds.
Paralysis ticks are common along the east coast and can be deadly to pets and dangerous to people. They wait in moist, shaded vegetation — long grass, garden beds, fence lines and bushy borders — and latch on as pets and family brush past.
We treat the yard harbourage zones where ticks shelter and breed, dramatically cutting their numbers, and give you simple yard tips to keep the risk down through tick season.
Signs of a tick problem
If pets roam a leafy yard, ticks are worth getting ahead of.
Ticks on pets
Finding ticks on dogs, cats or family after time in the yard or bush.
Bushy borders
Long grass, dense shrubs and shaded garden beds against the fence line.
Wildlife visitors
Possums, bandicoots and other wildlife passing through the yard.
Tick season
Warmer, humid months when paralysis tick activity peaks in the Hunter.
How we treat ticks
A yard treatment focused on tick harbourage.
Inspect the yard
We identify the shaded, moist zones where ticks shelter and wait.
Targeted treatment
Treatment of vegetation, fence lines, garden beds and borders.
Knockdown
Tick numbers drop sharply across the treated harbourage zones.
Yard advice
Simple lawn and garden tips to keep your yard less tick-friendly.
Why locals choose Kapow
Honest, thorough work from a local family team — at a fair, fixed price you see before we start.
- Licensed, fully insured technicians on every job
- Registered, low-tox products — safe for kids & pets
- Fixed price up front — no quotes, no call-out fees
- Backed by a 12-month warranty
Ready to go KAPOW on ticks?
See your fixed price, pick a time and lock it in — all online in about a minute.
Are paralysis ticks really in Newcastle?
Yes — they're common across the Hunter, especially in leafy, coastal and bushland-adjacent suburbs, and peak in the warmer months.
Is the treatment safe for pets and kids?
Yes — registered products applied to yard harbourage zones, with a short re-entry time we'll explain. Keep pets off until it's dry.
Does this replace my dog's tick prevention?
No — keep up your vet's tick prevention. Yard treatment reduces the tick population so there's far less to encounter.
How long does it last?
You'll see a big drop straight away; during peak season a seasonal re-treat keeps numbers down.
How much does tick control cost?
Yard tick treatment starts at a fixed $285 for a standard property, confirmed before you book.
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