Cypress Flea & Tick Control Services

Flea Control Services in Cypress

Fleas are small, wingless insects that have an amazing ability to jump. They are attracted to properties and into homes and yards by following the scent of a host’s breath and body heat. Fleas are parasites and their main food source is the blood of mammals and birds. They are a common problem for both homeowners and pet owners in Cypress.

Common problems that fleas cause include:

• Itchy red bites that are arranged into lines or clusters on the skin of family members and pets
• Secondary skin infections
• Allergic reactions from their bites
• Tapeworms
• And more

If you have fleas in your home or on your property, you need to partner with a professional to get rid of them. The professionals at Preventive Pest Control know how to solve flea problems using our modern and eco-friendly services. Our professionals will work with you to develop a customized treatment program to eliminate fleas and prevent their return.

Tick Control Services in Cypress

Ticks are arachnids and are related to spiders, scorpions, and mites. They are parasitic pests that have a specialized feeding system that allows them to feed on the blood of mammals and birds. Ticks are a common problem for both people and their pets, especially if they spend a lot of time in areas of tall grass or dense vegetation.

Common problems that ticks cause include:

• Itchy, red welts on the skin that can become infected
• Lyme disease
• Anaplasmosis
• Babesiosis
• Tularemia
• And more

Preventive Pest Control can help you to get rid of ticks and keep them from returning. We will work with you to develop a plan of action that will eliminate ticks and their potential threats.

How to Prevent Fleas and Ticks in Cypress

In addition to our professional services, there are several things that you can do in and around your home to help prevent problems with fleas and ticks.

Prevention tips for fleas include:

• Keep your pets on a year-round flea control product that is recommended by your vet.
• Regularly wash pet bedding.
• Regularly vacuum your home, and wash pet bedding and family bedding.
• Regularly inspect your pets for fleas and their feces.
• Keep your pets away from wild animals.

Prevention tips for ticks include:

• Keep your lawn trimmed short.
• Remove areas of overgrown vegetation from your property.
• Remove fallen trees, trees stumps, and other organic debris from your property.
• Place a stone barrier between any wooded areas and your lawn.
• Keep your pets away from wild animals.
• When spending time in areas of tall grass or in wooded areas, wear long sleeves and pants and tuck your pants into your socks.
• After spending time outside in areas of tall grass or in wooded areas, inspect your body for ticks. If you find a tick on yourself or a family member, remove it with a pair of tweezers or with a tick key and keep an eye out for a reaction.