Start by separating the observations
Flying insects around a seat and a tick found after gardening are not the same pest account. Record the place and activity for each. Explain how people use the yard and whether the encounter could have occurred elsewhere. A useful inspection should identify the target and relevant conditions rather than treating a broad request for fewer bugs as a diagnosis of the entire outdoor space.
Mosquitoes make water a maintenance question
Review accessible objects that repeatedly hold water: containers, plant saucers, covers, or stored equipment. Empty and clean those that do not need it, and report drainage tasks that need appropriate access or repair. The inspection should distinguish what is found from a guessed source. Ask how any proposed mosquito measure relates to those conditions and what upkeep is needed between visits.
Tick habitat is a different part of the map
The University of Maine Tick Lab describes deer tick habitat as shaded, moist areas with leaf litter and debris. A property review can therefore consider the transition from used lawn or a path into that cover. It should not assume that the same areas proposed for mosquito work automatically answer the tick concern. Ask which landscape changes are practical and which areas actually need closer attention.
Review the proposal pest by pest
Confirm the target, treatment or maintenance areas, preparation, and expected limits for each part of the work. Ask how progress will be evaluated and whether a later visit is included. Keep personal bite precautions alongside property management rather than treating an outdoor service as complete protection. Call about Portland mosquito and tick options with the observations separated so each recommendation has a clear reason.
Further reading: Local or pest background · CDC: mosquito control at home · University of Maine: tick landscape management