Flea & Tick Control
Fleas and ticks usually arrive on pets and wildlife and can quickly establish in carpets and yards. Effective control treats the home, the yard, and (with your vet) the pets at the same time to break the life cycle.
Typical cost: $150 to $450
Signs of a flea problem
- Pets scratching, biting, or losing hair
- Small dark specks (flea dirt) in pet bedding
- Bites around ankles and lower legs
- Ticks found on pets or after time outdoors
Treatment options
- Interior treatment of carpets, bedding, and resting areas
- Yard treatment of shaded, humid zones
- Insect growth regulators to stop the life cycle
- Coordination with vet-prescribed pet treatments
How to prevent them
- Keep pets on a vet-recommended preventive
- Vacuum carpets and wash pet bedding often
- Keep grass short and reduce yard debris
- Discourage wildlife that carry fleas and ticks
When they're most active
Fleas and ticks peak in warm, humid months but can persist indoors year-round once established.
Flea & Tick Control: 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.
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