Flea & Tick Control in Columbia

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Ready for a {'slug': 'tick-control', 'name': 'Flea & Tick Control', 'noun_plural': 'fleas and ticks', 'noun_singular': 'tick', 'title_h2_intro': 'Fleas, Ticks & the Diseases They Carry', 'intro': 'Ticks in our region carry Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, and alpha-gal syndrome. Fleas spread tapeworm and bartonella. Both can take over a property fast — fleas can lay 50 eggs a day per female, and a single deer or dog brings ticks home from every walk.', 'intro2': 'Yard treatment is the key. Indoor flea or tick infestations almost always trace back to populations established outside, in the yard, on pets, or on wildlife.', 'why_thrive': [('Wildlife Activity', 'Deer, raccoons, opossums, and rodents bring ticks onto residential property'), ('Tall Grass & Brush', 'Both fleas and ticks need shaded, humid harborage to survive'), ('Pet Access to Yards', 'Dogs and outdoor cats are the primary indoor vector'), ('Mild Winters', 'Tick activity now extends into months that used to be safe'), ('Wooded Lot Lines', 'Properties bordering woods or greenspace see the highest pressure')], 'process': [('Inspection', 'We walk the property and identify high-risk zones — wood lines, tall grass, shaded harborage.'), ('Yard Treatment', 'Both liquid and granular products are applied to known tick and flea harborage areas.'), ('Perimeter Barrier', 'A treated buffer is established between wooded areas and the home.'), ('Indoor Treatment', 'If pets are affected, we treat carpets, baseboards, and pet rest areas.'), ('Pet Coordination', "We coordinate with your veterinarian's flea/tick prevention for pets."), ('Follow-Up', 'Re-treatment timing is calibrated to the flea/tick life cycle (every 21–30 days during peak season).')], 'signs': ['Ticks found on pets, family members, or clothing after time outdoors', "Tiny black 'pepper' specks (flea dirt) in pet bedding", 'Pets scratching, biting, or losing fur in patches', 'Bites on ankles or lower legs after walking through grass', 'Visible ticks on screen doors, decks, or outdoor furniture', 'Increased rodent or wildlife activity on the property'], 'results': 'Outdoor flea and tick populations drop sharply within 7 days of yard treatment. Re-treatment every 3–4 weeks during spring and summer is critical for full-season protection.'}-free home in Columbia? Contact us today!