How-To
How to Get Rid of Fleas and Ticks at Home
By The PestPin Team路 5 min read路Updated Jun 28, 2026
Fleas and ticks are frustrating because they breed fast and hide in carpets, bedding, and yards. The key is treating the home, the yard, and your pets at the same time.
A plan that works
- Treat pets with a vet-recommended preventive (coordinate timing).
- Vacuum carpets daily for a couple of weeks and wash pet bedding hot.
- Treat shaded, humid yard zones where fleas and ticks thrive.
- Use a growth regulator so newly hatched fleas don't restart the cycle.
Treating only the pet, or only the house, usually fails. Eggs and pupae survive, and the infestation returns within weeks.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to treat the yard too?
Often yes. Treating the home, yard, and pets together is what breaks the cycle and prevents reinfestation.
Why are fleas so hard to get rid of?
Eggs and pupae resist many treatments, so control usually needs a growth regulator and follow-up to catch newly hatched fleas.