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tick and flea control experts

Flea and tick control

Fleas and ticks are tiny pests that can cause big problems for both humans and pets. Fleas can make your pets uncomfortable by creating itchy bites. And, what’s worse, is that fleas can infest your home and bite the humans that live in the house as well. Typically, flea bites show up on humans around the ankles. Ticks are small bugs that latch onto your skin (or that of your pet) and use your blood for nourishment. They can stay attached for a long time without you noticing because they do not cause any pain. The problem is that ticks can spread dangerous diseases to humans and pets.

Both fleas and ticks can cause major problems for you and your pets. If you have fleas and ticks in your yard, they can easily get on your pets and find their way into your home.

What are the steps for flea and tick control?

Professional flea and tick control is designed to cut down on the number of fleas and ticks in your yard. These pests are common and are often found outdoors in areas with a lot of greenery and trees. While these pests are common, professional flea and tick control can minimize their presence at your home. There are a few things that go into flea and tick control:

  • Pick up yard debris and vacuum inside your house at least once a week
  • Discourage animals from coming into your yard (other than your pets) with fences because they can carry fleas and ticks
  • Create a barrier from your home and surrounding wooded areas with wood chips
  • Apply a pesticide to cut down on the number of fleas and ticks
  • Treat your pets with flea and tick prevention
  • Bring in a flea and tick control professional

Prevention is an important part of protecting your home from fleas and ticks. Unfortunately, once you have an issue with these pests, they are extremely hard to eradicate completely. If you’ve already seen fleas and ticks in your yard, an exterminator will need to use professional-grade treatment to eliminate them.

Do I need flea and tick yard treatment from an exterminator?

Fleas and ticks don’t often go away on their own. If you have been seeing them around your property, you most likely need a flea and tick yard treatment performed by a professional flea and tick exterminator. Though you can try to get rid of them on your own, these pests are difficult to eliminate without professional treatment. A flea and tick control expert knows how to target these bugs and can get rid of them quickly. You can protect your home from a fleas and ticks with the help of Vinx Pest Control. Get in touch today for a free quote.

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Tick & Flea Control – FAQs

What symptoms indicate a flea or tick infestation?

The pests themselves are usually the first signs of an infestation. Fleas can cause your pets to scratch themselves a lot and humans may notices red itchy bites around their ankles. Medical symptoms caused by tick-borne diseases or fluids can be secondary signs of a tick infestation.

How did I get a tick and flea infestation?

One of the most common ways ticks and fleas enter a home is on a dog or cat. Cats and dogs will frequently pick up these pests while outside and bring them inside. Fleas begin to reproduce once inside and can quickly multiply in number – so it is important to deal with an infestation right away.

Are fleas and ticks a serious issue?

A flea and tick infestation can be a serious problem. For starters, flea bites are extremely unpleasant to deal with: they frequently cause significant itching and irritation, and sensitive people may experience allergic reactions. Ticks are known to carry and transmit a variety of diseases. To deal with a flea and tick infestation, we recommend contacting a pest control professional.

What can I do to keep ticks and fleas out of my yard and house?

The goal of flea and tick prevention is to eliminate the types of areas these pests typically inhabit in your yard or home. Keep any tall grass or weeds trimmed on a regular basis, and keep firewood or brush stacks away from the house.

A professional pest control service can do the job of eradicating these pesky, parasitic critters from your yard. A little prevention goes a long way toward keeping ticks and fleas away from your lawn, home, pets, and even you! So, work with Vinx Pest Control to protect your family from the illnesses and diseases that ticks carry.