# The Yard Gard - Organic Tick & Mosquito Control

**Trade:** Pest Control · **Address:** 83 Captain Bacon Rd, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 · **Phone:** (508) 694-6934 · **Website:** https://www.theyardgard.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 11 reviews across 4 sources.
91% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

The Yard Gard is a one-person outfit run out of South Yarmouth that homeowners call for one thing: keeping ticks and mosquitoes off their property without spraying synthetic chemicals in the yard. The company describes itself as organic and locally based, covering towns across Cape Cod from Bourne to Provincetown.

The reviews line up around a few recurring names. Customers who've used the service for three or four seasons keep mentioning technicians Chad and Cory by name — one homeowner credits Chad with keeping kids and dogs tick-free "for years," another says Cory sprays "everywhere" to protect a new puppy. A 2022 review describes owner John personally following up on tick-control requests over "many years" of service.

Several reviewers say the switch to The Yard Gard ended chronic infestations — a 2023 review reports no more ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, spiders or ants after a few seasons of use, including at a home that abuts woods and a bog.

One thing worth asking about before booking: a 2026 reviewer says they asked what was in the spray being applied to their yard and staff wouldn't provide the full ingredient list — worth a direct question if you want specifics on what's going down before it's applied.

The Yard Gard is a solid call for a Cape Cod homeowner who wants tick and mosquito control handled by the same technician season after season; confirm the treatment schedule and ask about ingredients directly if that matters to you.

**Strengths:**
- Tick and mosquito elimination — reviewers report pests gone after treatment
- Named technicians praised — Chad and Cory called out repeatedly by customers
- Multi-year repeat customers — several describe 3+ seasons of continued use
- Organic method — no harsh chemicals, described as pet-safe

**Concerns:**
- Ingredient transparency — one reviewer says staff withheld the full spray ingredient list

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Owner-operated pest control business based in South Yarmouth, MA, serving the Cape Cod area _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.theyardgard.com) — “Organic tick, mosquito, and perimeter pest control company based in South Yarmouth, MA, serving the whole Cape Cod area with seasonal treatm…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.theyardgard.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner-operated by John G.”
- Uses organic, all-natural products for tick and mosquito control rather than synthetic chemicals _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.theyardgard.com) — “Organic tick, mosquito, and perimeter pest control company based in South Yarmouth, MA, serving the whole Cape Cod area with seasonal treatm…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJNHE2SjF3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8a8d5694cc90653e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCI4q6J1wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Yard Gard is the real deal.

No gimmicks, no harsh chemicals, just a solid, reliable way to keep pests out of my yard.
I’ve tried oth…”
- Customers report ticks, mosquitoes and other yard pests eliminated after treatment _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJNHVmZ0x3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x8a8d5694cc90653e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCI4ufgLw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Yard guard works really well!!! Kids and dogs have been flee and tic free for years!!! We spend all summer in the yard and are grateful f…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJNHBPVVJBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x8a8d5694cc90653e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCI4pOURA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We love Yard Gard! This will be our 3rd or 4th year using them, we've had no tick or mosquito problems and Chad is always great. Our dogs…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSd1A3M1hBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x8a8d5694cc90653e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDRwP73XA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have been using The Yard Gard for a few years now. I have not had ticks, fleas or mosquitoes in my yard. They also spray for spiders an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1dU5qenRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8a8d5694cc90653e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICuuNjztQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We have been working with John and crew at The Yard Gard for many years.  John has been very responsive to our requests and has repeatedl…”
- Repeat, multi-year customers name technicians Chad and Cory by name in praise _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJNHVmZ0x3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x8a8d5694cc90653e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCI4ufgLw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Yard guard works really well!!! Kids and dogs have been flee and tic free for years!!! We spend all summer in the yard and are grateful f…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJNHBPVVJBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x8a8d5694cc90653e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCI4pOURA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We love Yard Gard! This will be our 3rd or 4th year using them, we've had no tick or mosquito problems and Chad is always great. Our dogs…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJNHE2SjF3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8a8d5694cc90653e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCI4q6J1wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Yard Gard is the real deal.

No gimmicks, no harsh chemicals, just a solid, reliable way to keep pests out of my yard.
I’ve tried oth…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQya1BPQnJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8a8d5694cc90653e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID2kPOBrQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ What a wonderful crew! Great service, great pricing, best of all, my new baby Lola is pest free because my guy Cory takes the time to spr…”
- One 2026 reviewer says staff would not disclose the full ingredient list of the spray used _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WVVVtRm5aSEZKTUhaTmQxOXJkRVJPVTA1SWFuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8a8d5694cc90653e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVUUmFnZHFJMHZNd19rdEROU05Ianc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I asked what the ingredients is that they are spraying in my yard and they would not tell me the entire list. Beware folks.”
- Google shows 4.6 stars from 25 ratings; BBB rates the business A- and it is not BBB accredited _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Yard%20Gard%20-%20Organic%20Tick%20%26%20Mosquito%20Control&query_place_id=ChIJP6czk8Aw-4kRPmWQzJRWjYo) — “Google: 4.6★ from 25 ratings”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/yarmouth/profile/pest-control/the-yard-gard-organic-tick-mosquito-control-0021-566962) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A-”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/yarmouth/profile/pest-control/the-yard-gard-organic-tick-mosquito-control-0021-566962) — “BBB profile for The Yard Gard - Organic Tick & Mosquito Control: not BBB accredited, A- BBB rating, file opened 3/24/2025, no complaint coun…”
- Specializes in Pest Control _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Yard%20Gard%20-%20Organic%20Tick%20%26%20Mosquito%20Control&query_place_id=ChIJP6czk8Aw-4kRPmWQzJRWjYo) — “Google: 4.6★ from 25 ratings”
  - [Official Website](https://www.theyardgard.com) — “Organic tick, mosquito, and perimeter pest control company based in South Yarmouth, MA, serving the whole Cape Cod area with seasonal treatm…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/yarmouth/profile/pest-control/the-yard-gard-organic-tick-mosquito-control-0021-566962) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Pest Control Services”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/look-up-and-confirm-a-massachusetts-pesticide-license

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Yard%20Gard%20-%20Organic%20Tick%20%26%20Mosquito%20Control&query_place_id=ChIJP6czk8Aw-4kRPmWQzJRWjYo): 4.6★ from 25 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Yard%20Gard%20-%20Organic%20Tick%20%26%20Mosquito%20Control&query_place_id=ChIJP6czk8Aw-4kRPmWQzJRWjYo): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/yarmouth/profile/pest-control/the-yard-gard-organic-tick-mosquito-control-0021-566962): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.theyardgard.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Robin Perry · 2026-05-21**: I asked what the ingredients is that they are spraying in my yard and they would not tell me the entire list. Beware folks.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · C S (Snarf City) · 2026-05-06**: Best tick and mosquito service on Cape! (And the only one natively from there!)
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pedro Silva · 2025-03-31**: Very happy with their services and their staff! I've used their services for a few years already, and got 0 complaints. Would definitely recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bob Cat · 2025-03-31**: Yard guard works really well!!! Kids and dogs have been flee and tic free for years!!! We spend all summer in the yard and are grateful for yard guard and their very kind and professional technician, Chad who is very knowledgeable and always has a treat for the pups!!! He's a superstar!!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Niki Kellett · 2025-03-31**: We love Yard Gard! This will be our 3rd or 4th year using them, we've had no tick or mosquito problems and Chad is always great. Our dogs look forward to him leaving them treats!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Daniel Barshai · 2025-03-31**: The Yard Gard is the real deal.

No gimmicks, no harsh chemicals, just a solid, reliable way to keep pests out of my yard.
I’ve tried other methods before, but this is the first time I can actually enjoy the summer home without getting eaten alive.

The people themselves are also amazing and super f…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christopher Noon · 2025-01-28**: Great service and professional staff they control all my mosquitoes and ticks and we feel so safe in our backyard sanctuary.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · bella powers · 2023-04-15**: I have been using The Yard Gard for a few years now. I have not had ticks, fleas or mosquitoes in my yard. They also spray for spiders and ants and I no longer have a problem with them coming in my house. A great local company, I recommend to everyone I can. They are amazing to work with. Always on …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Wendy Fair · 2022-07-20**: We have been working with John and crew at The Yard Gard for many years.  John has been very responsive to our requests and has repeatedly delivered a quality, effective product. Our number one concern has been tick control and Yard Gard has that well under control.  I have no hesitation in recommen…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Wendy Gamba · 2022-06-07**: Great service - both in the product and customer service. Best thing I buy for my house each year

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