Flea & Tick Identification & Prevention

Flea bites cause red itchy bumps on the skin and secondary infections from scratching at the bite sites. As they feed, fleas spread tapeworms and some disease-causing pathogens. 

The spread of disease is more of a concern with ticks. Ticks are slow feeders, allowing them time to acquire and spread diseases to people and animals. In Arizona, ticks spread many diseases, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever. 

Having fleas and ticks living in large numbers on your property puts you, your family, and your pets in danger. While not every flea or tick carries a disease, the more contact you have with these pests, the bigger the risks to your health. 

Both fleas and ticks move best with the help of a host. They will crawl onto and hitch a ride on the back of a rodent, wild animal, cat, or dog. Wherever the host goes, they bring fleas and ticks with them. 

The more things you have on your property attracting animals, the more problems you will have with fleas and ticks. Things like open trash cans, gardens, pet food, bird feeders, clutter, and dense vegetation can catch the eye of any animal and draw them to your property. 

When fleas and ticks are in your yard, it won’t be long before they get indoors, carried in on you, a family member, a pet, or a rodent that has decided to nest in your home. 

When ticks and fleas are not on an animal host, these pests hide in shady, damp places like thick underbrush, tall grass, and other secluded areas. Openings under decks, woodpiles, and other places pets and other wildlife hang out are common places to find fleas and ticks. 

Fleas and ticks regularly find their way into our homes by riding in on the backs of rats, mice, dogs, cats, humans, and other warm-blooded creatures. 

Most ticks cannot reproduce indoors and don’t create large infestations inside homes. In contrast, fleas can reproduce indoors and quickly take over our homes in no time at all. Inside, fleas hang out in dark areas like rugs, upholstered furniture, bedding, blankets, and behind baseboards. 

Fleas and ticks are among the most frustrating pests for Arizona homeowners to deal with year after year. Partnering with a local and experienced professional is the best way to rid your property of these biting pests. At H&N Pest Control, we offer both interior and exterior treatments to remove fleas and ticks from your property. Don’t live with fleas and ticks; take care of the problem with the help of the professionals at H&N Pest Control. Call today for information about flea and tick control treatments in Glendale. 

To help make your property less attractive to fleas and ticks, you should remove things from your yard that will attract wild animal activity like bird feeders, pet food, open trash cans, and keep outdoor eating areas clean. Maintain your yard and keep it free of the debris that can provide these pests with a cool, shady spot. If you have family pets, make sure to groom them regularly and, with the help of their veterinarian, place them on a year-round flea and tick preventative. 

For professional help controlling fleas and ticks in Arizona, call H&N Pest Control!