What Tickless does

Tickless is the consumer-facing brand of ProtectOne Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság (ProtectONE Kft.), a privately held Hungarian company headquartered in Budapest that designs, manufactures, and sells ultrasonic pest-repellent devices. The core technology emits fixed ultrasonic frequencies to deter ticks, fleas, and dust mites without chemicals or odors, with each activated unit delivering 6 months of protection (12 months for rechargeable premium variants) at a stated 94% efficacy rate.

The product portfolio is segmented by use case rather than by technology generation. Pet SKUs (Tickless Pet, EcoPet) attach to collars; human SKUs span Tickless Human, Hunter, Active, and Run for outdoor activity profiles; Tickless Baby/Kid covers children; and Tickless Home and Miteless Home extend the platform to indoor dust mite control. Eco variants carry plastic-neutral certification through the rePurpose project. The portfolio also includes specialized SKUs for horse and military applications, plus the miniaturized Tickless Mini (A' Design Award Platinum 2025). No patents, software IP, or AI components are disclosed; the moat rests on engineering know-how, brand recognition, and trade secrets.

Tickless sells through two channels: a WooCommerce-based direct e-commerce site (tickless.com) with multilingual country storefronts, and physical retail chains across more than 50 countries. A wholly-owned North American subsidiary (ProtectONE America Inc., Aventura, FL) handles US distribution. The company is bootstrapped — no funding rounds, acquisitions, or ownership changes are recorded in the source material — and employs 11-50 people. Marketing relies on Instagram and Facebook organic social, website content explaining the technology, and email newsletters, supplemented by design and industry awards (A' Design, BIGSEE, LuxLIFE, Petcare Brand of the Year 2023) for credibility.

Name

Tickless

Legal name

ProtectOne Limited Liability Company

Website

https://tickless.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tickless is a Budapest-based Hungarian company (ProtectONE Kft.) that sells ultrasonic tick, flea, and dust mite repellent devices for pets, children, adults, and homes across 50+ countries via e-commerce and retail distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ultrasonic Pest Repellents

NAICS

Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210)

SIC

Electric Housewares & Fans (3634)

akta.pro primary industry

Insect & Pest Control (Indoor/Outdoor Insecticides, Repellents, Traps) (CRADAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flea, Tick & Mite Home/Indoor Control (CRAJAHAH)

Keywords

• Ultrasonic pest repellents
• Tick control devices
• Flea prevention products
• Chemical-free repellents
• Pet care electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of ultrasonic tick/flea/dust mite repellent devices and accessories through e-commerce and retail channels. Products are sold as one-time purchases with varying warranty periods (6 months for standard products, 12 months for premium products like Mini, Active, Run, Home).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tickless designs, manufactures, and sells ultrasonic electronic devices that emit specific sound frequencies to repel ticks, fleas, and dust mites without chemicals or odors. The product line is segmented across pet wearables, adult outdoor use, child-safe variants, and home/indoor units, sold as one-time purchases through its own e-commerce site and global retail chains. Premium rechargeable variants extend protection to 12 months, while standard units provide 6 months of effective repellent coverage after activation.

Product overview

Tickless is a product portfolio of chemical-free ultrasonic tick, flea, and dust mite repellents. The core technology uses ultrasonic frequencies to repel parasites without chemicals or odors. Products are segmented by user type: Pet products (Tickless Pet, EcoPet) for cats and dogs; Human products (Tickless Human, Hunter, Active, Run) for adults with different activity profiles; Baby/Child products (Tickless Baby/Kid) for children; and Home products (Tickless Home, Miteless Home) for household dust mite protection. The Eco variants (EcoPet, EcoKid, EcoHuman) feature sustainable materials with plastic-neutral certification. The Tickless Mini represents a miniaturized version of the technology that won the 2025 A' Design Award Platinum. The company also manufactures specialized products for horses and military use. All products operate without chemicals, providing 94% efficiency in repelling parasites with effectiveness lasting 6 months for standard products and 12 months for rechargeable variants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tickless Pet Ultrasonic tick and flea repellent device for cats and dogs that clips onto the pet's collar. Provides 100% chemical-free protection, effective for 6 months after activation.
• Tickless EcoPet Eco-friendly version of Tickless Pet manufactured with sustainable materials and certified plastic-neutral. Provides the same ultrasonic tick and flea protection as the standard Pet variant.
• Tickless Human Ultrasonic tick and flea repellent device designed for adults. Provides chemical-free protection during outdoor activities and is effective for 6 months after activation.
• Tickless Hunter Specialized ultrasonic repellent device designed for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who spend extended periods in tick-prone environments.
• Tickless Active Premium rechargeable ultrasonic repellent device for active individuals engaged in outdoor sports and activities. Offers 12-month voluntary warranty and chemical-free tick/flea protection during physical outdoor pursuits.
• Tickless Run Ultrasonic repellent device specifically designed for runners and joggers who exercise outdoors in tick-exposed areas. Rechargeable with 12-month voluntary warranty.
• Tickless Baby/Kid Ultrasonic protection device designed for babies and young children. Provides chemical-free tick and flea repellent during outdoor play, safe for use on kids.
• Tickless Home Home device providing protection against ticks and dust mites using ultrasonic technology. Designed for household use to create a tick-free and dust mite-free living environment. Rechargeable with 12-month voluntary warranty.
• Miteless Home Dedicated dust mite protection device for the home environment. Uses ultrasonic technology to create a dust mite-free environment, particularly for bedrooms and living areas.
• Tickless Mini / Minivel Compact miniaturized version of the Tickless ultrasonic technology. Provides the same chemical-free tick and flea protection in a smaller form factor. Awarded A' Design Award Platinum in 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% efficiency rate in repelling parasites
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GLS General Logistics Systems Hungary Csomag-Logisztikai Kft.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGLS provides courier delivery services for Tickless products within Hungary. Delivers to home addresses, parcel lockers, and parcel points with delivery times of up to 4 working days.
• Magyar Posta Zrt.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMagyar Posta provides logistics and delivery services for Tickless products within Hungary, offering home delivery, post points, parcel lockers, and poste restante options.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationStripe provides online payment processing services for Tickless e-commerce transactions. Supports card payments including VISA, MasterCard, Discover, JCB, and American Express.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayPal provides online payment processing services for Tickless e-commerce transactions.
• Websupport Hungary Kft.coreTechnology or IntegrationWebsupport Hungary provides web hosting services for the Tickless website infrastructure.
• KBOSS.hu Kft. (szamlazz.hu)coreTechnology or IntegrationKBOSS.hu provides invoice generation and accounting services for Tickless order processing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brison: Brison is a Czech-based manufacturer of ultrasonic pest repellents for ticks, fleas, mites, and mosquitoes, with very similar product form factors and chemical-free positioning. Direct competitor in the European ultrasonic repellent category.
• Thermacell: Thermacell makes portable, area-wide mosquito and tick repellents (butane- and battery-powered). Targets the same outdoor user segment as Tickless Hunter/Active/Run, though using a different (heat/butane) repellent mechanism — a comparable consumer pest-control brand.
• Wondercide: Wondercide produces plant-based, natural flea, tick, and pest control products (sprays, yard treatments) for pets and homes. Same chemical-free value proposition as Tickless but using essential oils rather than ultrasonic technology.
• Weitech: Weitech is a European brand of plug-in and portable ultrasonic pest repellers targeting fleas, ticks, mice, and insects. Directly comparable to Tickless Home/Miteless Home in the indoor ultrasonic category.
• ISOTRONIC: ISOTRONIC is a German manufacturer of ultrasonic pest control devices for indoor and outdoor use, covering insects, rodents, and parasites. Direct competitor to Tickless in the German-speaking and broader European market.

Broad incumbents

• Seresto (Elanco / Bayer): Seresto is the leading chemical flea and tick collar for pets, originally from Bayer Animal Health (now Elanco). A broad incumbent that dominates the chemical flea/tick category Tickless is positioned against for pet owners.
• Frontline (Boehringer Ingelheim): Frontline is a market-leading topical flea and tick treatment owned by Boehringer Ingelheim. Represents the chemical incumbent standard-of-care that Tickless Pet competes against for pet owner share of wallet.

Emerging players

• Vet's Best: Vet's Best makes natural flea and tick home and pet products including sprays, wipes, and yard treatments. Comparable to Tickless on the chemical-free positioning axis but in liquid/topical formats rather than electronic devices.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TicklessUSA.official
• Instagraminstagram.com/tickless.official

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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