Yard Boss offers two-tier pest control services using professional barrier protection to keep insects out of your home and away from your outdoor living spaces.
Foundation Barrier
Lawn Treatment
Patio/Pool Areas
Mosquito Control
Tick/Flea Control
Monthly Service
home protection
$59
per Application
home protection
Starting at
$59
per Application
Foundation Barrier
Lawn Treatment
Landscape Beds
Patio/Pool Areas
Mosquito Control
Tick/Flea Control
Monthly Service
home & yard protection
Starting at
$79
per Application
Foundation Barrier
Lawn Treatment
Landscape Beds
Patio/Pool Areas
Mosquito Control
Tick/Flea Control
Monthly Service
After your first treatment, expect to see increased insect activity for about 10 days. This is completely normal and actually means the treatment is working. Our products push insects out of hiding places around your foundation, forcing them into the open where they contact the barrier. They carry the product back to their nests, eliminating entire colonies within 7-10 days. By weeks 2-3, you’ll notice dramatically fewer pests as populations are eliminated.
7 Application pest control
April – October
Primary Pest Activity
Ants, spiders, beetles, mosquitoes, wasps, fleas, ticks, chiggers, asian lady beetles, boxelder bugs, & more!
Why Treatment Matters
Establish and maintain a barrier to prevent pests from entering your home or infesting your propery.
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Our pest control program runs monthly from April through October—the seven months when insects are most active in Nebraska’s climate. Monthly applications are essential because products break down within 30 days per EPA regulations, and new insects constantly arrive from surrounding areas. One-time treatments simply cannot provide lasting control. Our exterior barrier approach means we never need to enter your home—we prevent pests from getting inside in the first place.
At Yard Boss, we understand that you may have questions about our services, processes, and how we can help you achieve the perfect lawn. Whether you’re curious about our lawn care techniques, service areas, or the benefits of professional lawn maintenance, you’ll find the information you need right here. If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to our friendly team!
This varies by pest and situation:
Key point: This is preventative, not instant. The barrier builds protection over the first few months and maintains it thereafter.
Yes, in two ways:
Limitation: If you have active large nests in trees or structures, those may require specialized removal. Our monthly service prevents and controls typical wasp issues but isn't a replacement for professional nest removal when needed.
YES! In fact, we highly recommend this for pet owners:
Yard Guard is especially recommended for pet owners because outdoor flea/tick control dramatically reduces what pets bring inside and the pest exposure they experience.
You cannot skip treatments without losing control. Here's what happens:
This is preventative, not curative. Like any preventative measure (taking vitamins, changing oil, brushing teeth), skipping doses means the protection fails and you have to restart.
No! You do not need to be home:
Wait until spray is completely dry:
Safe after dry: Once dry, normal use is safe for people and pets
A few scenarios:
You could, but here's why we don't recommend it:
Better approach: Full-season service prevents all pests including mosquitoes, with best results when barrier is continuous
We take precautions to protect pollinators:
Bottom line: When applied properly (avoiding flowers, not spraying bees directly), our service has minimal impact on beneficial pollinators.
Once dry, rain won't wash it away:
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Yard Boss offers two-tier pest control services using professional barrier protection to keep insects out of your home and away from your outdoor living spaces. Both services use a monthly preventative approach to create continuous protection throughout the insect activity season (April-October).
Customers choose ONE service level—not both:
Feature | Home Guard ($59/mo) | Yard Guard ($79/mo) |
Foundation Barrier | ✓ Yes (3′ up, 3′ out) | ✓ Yes (3′ up, 3′ out) |
Lawn Treatment | ✗ No | ✓ Yes (up to 20,000 sq ft) |
Landscape Beds | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
Patio/Pool Areas | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
Mosquito Control | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
Tick/Flea Control | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
Monthly Service | ✓ April-October (7 treatments) | ✓ April-October (7 treatments) |
Annual Cost | $413 + tax (7 months) | $553 + tax (7 months) |
Best For | Keep bugs OUT of house | Enjoy outdoors bug-free + protect home |
Critical Understanding: We do NOT go inside your home. We don’t need to. Here’s why:
Why This Works Better: Insects never make it inside because they die on contact with the barrier or shortly after. You don’t see dead bugs inside your home—they never get that far.
IMPORTANT: After your first service, you may see INCREASED insect/spider activity for about 10 days. This is NORMAL and actually means the treatment is working!
What Customers See: More spiders, ants, or other insects in first week or two. Some may be dead or dying; others are fleeing treatment zones.
Reassurance: This is temporary and indicates the product is working. By week 3-4, you’ll notice dramatically fewer insects as populations are eliminated.
All crawling insects attempting to enter your home:
Pest Type | Common Species | How Barrier Stops Them |
Spiders | House spiders, wolf spiders, jumping spiders, brown recluse | Contact barrier when crawling up foundation or through gaps; prevents web-building near home |
Ants | Carpenter ants, pavement ants, odorous house ants | Foragers contact barrier; carry product to colony; entire nest eliminated |
Beetles | Asian lady beetles, boxelder bugs, ground beetles | Contact barrier when seeking entry points; prevents fall invasions |
Earwigs | European earwigs | Contact barrier when crawling from landscape mulch toward foundation |
Millipedes/Centipedes | Various species | Contact barrier when migrating across foundation zone |
Silverfish | Common silverfish | Contact barrier when entering through cracks/gaps |
Crickets | House crickets, camel crickets | Contact barrier when seeking shelter near foundation |
Wasps (limited) | Paper wasps, yellow jackets | Direct spray on nests if noticed; prevents nest formation on treated surfaces |
Everything in Home Guard PLUS outdoor nuisance insects:
Pest Type | Why It Matters | Yard Guard Advantage |
Mosquitoes | Disease vectors (West Nile, Zika), painful bites, outdoor activity disruption | Treats resting areas (shrubs, tall grass, shaded zones) where mosquitoes hide during day; dramatically reduces backyard populations |
Ticks | Disease vectors (Lyme disease), attach to people and pets | Treats lawn and landscape where ticks wait for hosts; critical for pet owners and families |
Fleas | Bite pets and humans, reproduce rapidly, indoor infestations | Treats outdoor breeding areas preventing yard-to-home transfer; essential complement to pet flea treatments |
Chiggers | Intensely itchy bites, common in lawns/tall grass | Treats grass and landscape beds where chiggers live; prevents bites during yard activities |
Ants (outdoor colonies) | Build mounds in lawns, invade patios/pools, nuisance on outdoor furniture | Eliminates colonies in lawn/landscape; prevents patio/pool invasions |
Wasps/Yellow Jackets | Painful stings, aggressive near nests, dangerous for allergic individuals | Treats nesting areas; prevents new nests; reduces populations in outdoor spaces |
Various Outdoor Insects | General nuisance, fly into homes, contaminate outdoor furniture | Comprehensive coverage creates pest-free outdoor living areas |
If you have dogs or cats that go outside, Yard Guard provides essential protection:
Note: Yard Guard complements (doesn’t replace) veterinary-recommended flea/tick prevention for pets, but significantly reduces pest exposure.
WE DO NOT OFFER ONE-TIME APPLICATIONS
One-time treatments simply CANNOT hold back insects. Monthly service is essential for effective control.
Approach | One-Time Treatment | Monthly Service |
Control Method | Reactive (wait for problem to return) | Preventative (maintain continuous barrier) |
Barrier Integrity | Degrades after 30 days; gaps in protection | Refreshed monthly; no gaps |
Result | Insects return within 4-6 weeks; must retreat | Continuous protection; insects never establish |
Cost Effectiveness | Pay repeatedly for same problem | Maintain control at predictable monthly cost |
You CANNOT skip treatments without losing control:
Analogy: Skipping pest control is like skipping doses of an antibiotic—the infection returns and you have to start the treatment cycle over.
Why these months?
Month | Primary Pest Activity | Why Treatment Matters |
April | Ants emerging, early spiders, overwintering beetles | Establish barrier before peak season; prevent spring invasions |
May | Increased ant activity, mosquitoes hatching, wasps nest-building | Maintain barrier; control early mosquito populations |
June | Mosquitoes peak, ticks active, fleas breeding | Peak outdoor protection; critical for Yard Guard customers |
July | Mosquitoes, wasps aggressive, chiggers active | Maintain outdoor living space protection during peak use |
August | Continued mosquito/wasp activity, spiders reproducing | Late summer protection; prevent spider invasions |
September | Spiders seeking shelter, beetles clustering, late mosquitoes | Prevent fall home invasions as insects seek winter shelter |
October | Asian lady beetles, boxelder bugs, final wave seeking entry | Final barrier before winter; stop fall invasions |
Custom pricing available, but often unnecessary:
Approach: We assess property and recommend treatment areas likely to provide best results within standard pricing.
Important: Communicate these limitations clearly
We use commercial-grade equipment for effective, efficient application:
Monthly Price: $59 per visit
Season Total: $413 (7 months: April-October)
Tax: Sales tax DOES apply to all applications
Monthly Price: $79 per visit (up to 20,000 sq ft)
Season Total: $553 (7 months: April-October)
Tax: Sales tax DOES apply to all applications
Available for estate/acreage properties requiring treatment beyond standard 20,000 sq ft. However, most large properties achieve excellent results within standard coverage as we focus on high-use areas.
Service | Monthly Cost | Daily Cost | What You Get |
Home Guard | $59/month | ~$2/day | Bug-free home interior |
Yard Guard | $79/month | ~$2.60/day | Bug-free home + enjoyable outdoor living |
Cost Comparison: For less than a coffee per day, enjoy a pest-free home (Home Guard) or pest-free home + yard (Yard Guard).
A: This varies by pest and situation:
Key point: This is preventative, not instant. The barrier builds protection over the first few months and maintains it thereafter.
A: Yes, in two ways:
Limitation: If you have active large nests in trees or structures, those may require specialized removal. Our monthly service prevents and controls typical wasp issues but isn’t a replacement for professional nest removal when needed.
A: We take precautions to protect pollinators:
Bottom line: When applied properly (avoiding flowers, not spraying bees directly), our service has minimal impact on beneficial pollinators.
A: YES! In fact, we highly recommend this for pet owners:
Yard Guard is especially recommended for pet owners because outdoor flea/tick control dramatically reduces what pets bring inside and the pest exposure they experience.
A: You cannot skip treatments without losing control. Here’s what happens:
This is preventative, not curative. Like any preventative measure (taking vitamins, changing oil, brushing teeth), skipping doses means the protection fails and you have to restart.
A: No! You do not need to be home:
A: Wait until spray is completely dry:
A: Once dry, rain won’t wash it away:
A: A few scenarios:
A: Yes! Service can be adjusted:
A: While we recommend full season (April-October) for best results, we understand circumstances vary:
A: The exterior barrier will eliminate them over 1-2 treatments:
If you have severe interior infestation, we can discuss whether interior treatment might be needed as a one-time boost (though we typically don’t go inside).
A: Several key differences:
Factor | DIY Big Box Products | Yard Boss Professional Service |
Product Grade | Consumer-grade (weaker formulations) | Professional-grade (not available retail) |
Application Equipment | Hand pump sprayers (low pressure, uneven coverage) | Powered sprayers (high pressure, uniform coverage) |
Expertise | Homeowner (trial and error) | Trained technicians (know pest biology, optimal application) |
Consistency | Applied when you get around to it | Scheduled monthly (no gaps in protection) |
Time Investment | 2-4 hours per month (buy, mix, apply, clean equipment) | Zero (we handle everything) |
Results | Variable (depends on application quality, product choice) | Consistent, professional results |
Cost | $30-50/month in products + your time | $59-79/month all-inclusive |
A: You could, but here’s why we don’t recommend it:
Why these pair well:
Connection to pest control:
Response: One-time treatments don’t work for pest control—here’s why: (1) Products break down in 30 days per EPA regulations, so protection is temporary. (2) New insects constantly arrive from surrounding areas. (3) A single treatment eliminates current populations but provides no ongoing barrier, so pests return within 3-4 weeks. You’d end up paying for multiple one-time treatments at higher cost with gaps in protection. Monthly service maintains a continuous barrier that prevents pests from ever establishing, making it far more effective and cost-efficient. It’s like taking one dose of medicine when you need a full prescription—it simply doesn’t work.
Response: Let’s compare: DIY products are consumer-grade (weaker formulations than professional products we use). You’ll spend $30-50/month on products, plus 2-4 hours of your time buying, mixing, applying, and cleaning equipment each month. That’s $210-350 plus 14-28 hours over the season. Our professional service costs $59-79/month ($413-553 for season) with zero time investment from you. We use commercial-grade products applied with high-pressure equipment for uniform coverage, and our trained technicians know exactly where to apply for maximum effectiveness. Plus, if DIY doesn’t work or you miss a month, you’re starting over. For $5-10 more per month than DIY costs, you get guaranteed professional results and save 14-28 hours of your time.
Response: Pest control is preventative, not reactive. The bugs you see are just the tip of the iceberg—for every spider inside, there are dozens trying to get in; for every ant, there’s a colony of thousands nearby. Our barrier service stops insects BEFORE they become a visible problem. Think of it like changing your car’s oil—you don’t wait until the engine seizes. You do it regularly to prevent problems. Plus, many pests like ticks and mosquitoes pose health risks beyond just being a nuisance. Would you rather maintain a barrier that keeps pests out, or wait until you have an infestation that requires aggressive treatment?
Response: Unfortunately, no. Here’s the science: EPA regulations require pest control products to break down within 30 days for environmental safety. After 30 days, the barrier is largely gone. Plus, insects don’t take a month off—new ants, spiders, mosquitoes, ticks are arriving constantly from neighboring properties. If you skip every other month, you create 60-day gaps where insects re-establish, and each treatment has to start from scratch eliminating populations instead of maintaining a barrier. You’ll see more activity, get inconsistent results, and ultimately waste money. Monthly service maintains continuous protection at the point where it’s most cost-effective and efficient.
Response: Let’s look at the value: For Home Guard at $59/month, that’s less than $2 per day for a bug-free home. Compare that to: (1) The stress and disgust of dealing with spiders, ants, and insects inside your living space. (2) The cost of over-the-counter sprays, traps, and repeated DIY attempts ($30-50/month). (3) The damage some pests cause—carpenter ants can cause thousands in structural damage. (4) The time you spend dealing with pest problems. For Yard Guard at $79/month ($2.60/day), you also get to enjoy your entire outdoor living space without mosquitoes, ticks, or fleas. Can you really put a price on being able to have dinner on your patio without swatting mosquitoes? Or letting your kids and pets play in the yard without worry about ticks? Most customers tell us it’s one of the best investments they make.
Response: Starting mid-season is less effective for a few reasons: (1) You’ll miss protecting against spring ants, spiders, and other early pests. (2) When you start treatment in June, you’ll experience the “flush out” effect right during peak outdoor living season—more visible bugs for 10 days when you want to enjoy your yard most. (3) The best results come from establishing the barrier BEFORE pest populations peak. (4) You’ll miss 2-3 months of protection and still pay for 4-5 months, so savings are minimal. Starting in April means the barrier is established before insects really ramp up, you go through the flush-out period in cooler weather when you’re using the yard less, and you have full-season protection. It’s like putting on sunscreen after you’re already sunburned—much better to protect before exposure.
Customer Situation | Recommended Service | Reasoning |
Primarily concerned about spiders/ants IN home | Home Guard | Foundation barrier stops insects from entering; most cost-effective for interior protection |
Wants to enjoy outdoor living (patio, yard) | Yard Guard | Treats outdoor spaces for mosquitoes, wasps, outdoor pests; includes foundation barrier |
Has pets (dogs or cats that go outside) | Yard Guard ⭐ Highly recommended | Controls ticks, fleas, chiggers in yard; protects pets from pest-borne diseases |
Has children who play outside | Yard Guard | Tick protection, mosquito control, safe outdoor play environment |
Pool or frequent patio use | Yard Guard | Eliminates mosquitoes and wasps around pool/patio; prevents ant invasions |
Budget-conscious, interior bugs main concern | Home Guard | $20/month less than Yard Guard; solves main problem if outdoor pests not issue |
Large property (20,000+ sq ft) | Yard Guard (standard pricing often works) | Focus on high-use areas; 20,000 sq ft treatment typically sufficient |
Wants one-time treatment | Explain it won’t work; offer monthly or decline | One-time treatments fail within 3-4 weeks; won’t take money for ineffective service |
