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No one wants fleas and ticks on their puppy. Some options for preventing this problem are: 

Use puppy-safe products: Once your vet gives the green light, consider these common options:

• Topical treatments: Products like fipronil or imidacloprid are often safe for puppies over 8 weeks old. They should be applied as directed, usually monthly.
• Oral medications: Chewables like fluralaner or afoxolaner can work for puppies over a certain age and weight, usually eight weeks and four pounds. 
• Flea collars: Some, like Seresto, are approved for puppies over seven weeks old. Just ensure proper fit and monitor for irritation.
• Bathe and groom regularly: Use a mild, puppy-safe shampoo to wash off fleas. A flea comb can help remove pests manually. 

You can eliminate your flea and tick problem by calling Barefoot Mosquito & Pest Control.

The frequency of flea and tick treatments in your home depends on several factors, including whether you have pets, the severity of the infestation, and your location. 

If you have pets, most flea and tick preventatives are applied monthly. Check the label of your specific product. Some, like certain collars, can last as long as eight months. Vacuum your carpets, furniture, and areas where your pets spend time.

Whether flea and tick prevention is necessary in your home depends on several variables:

• Season: In many places, flea and tick activity peaks in spring and summer. In Texas, you could have a flea and tick problem on your property much of the year. Quarterly flea and tick control from Barefoot Mosquito & Pest Control can help.
• Pets: If you have dogs, cats, or other outdoor animals, they can quickly bring fleas and ticks into your home. Even indoor pets can be at risk if fleas enter the house on your clothing or if ticks enter through open windows or on other animals.
• Location: Your geographic area plays a significant role. Fleas and ticks thrive in warm, humid climates like Texas. But you can survive indoors anywhere, especially during winter if your home is heated.

Vets may recommend several pet treatments for flea and tick control: 

• Flea and tick collars release active ingredients to kill fleas and ticks over weeks or months.
• Topical: These are applied to the skin between the shoulder blades, spreading with the pet’s skin oils. 
• Oral: Chewable pills or tablets kill fleas and ticks when they bite the dog. 

You can eliminate fleas and ticks from your carpet as follows: 

Treat pets:  The carpet’s only part of the problem, fleas and ticks often come from pets. Use a flea and tick treatment (like topical drops or collars) to stop reinfestation.

• Vacuum thoroughly: Start by vacuuming your carpet, furniture, and any areas where pets or people spend time. Focus on corners, under furniture, and along baseboards. Fleas and ticks can hide in these spots. 
• Wash pet bedding: If your pets sleep on the carpet or nearby, wash them in hot water with detergent. Dry the bedding on high heat to kill fleas, ticks, and their eggs.
• Use carpet powder: Apply a flea- and tick-killing product designed for carpets, such as diatomaceous earth powder or a commercial pesticide spray labeled safe for indoor use. 

Removing ticks and fleas from dogs can be done as follows: 
Removing Ticks

• Find the tick: Part your dog’s fur to look for ticks, which are commonly found around the ears, neck, armpits, or between toes.
• Use small tweezers. Grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Avoid squeezing the body too hard to prevent your dog from ingesting harmful substances.
• Pull steadily: Gently pull the tick straight out with steady pressure. Don’t twist or jerk, as this might leave mouthparts embedded.
• Sterilize the area: After removing the bite, disinfect the site and your hands with rubbing alcohol, soap, and water.
• Dispose of tick: Place it in alcohol, seal it in a bag, or flush it down the toilet to ensure it’s dead.

Removing Fleas

• Flea comb: Use a fine-toothed flea comb to remove fleas physically. Between strokes, dip the comb in soapy water to drown them.
• Bathe your dog: Use a dog-specific flea shampoo. Start at the head and work down, as fleas often move upward. Rinse thoroughly.
• Vacuum and wash: Vacuum your home (carpets, furniture) and clean your dog’s bedding in hot water to kill flea eggs and larvae.
• Flea treatments: Apply vet-recommended topical treatments for longer-term control.

Barefoot Mosquito & Pest Control is the best yard flea and tick treatment. We use sustainable pesticides and a quick-drying mist application that is long-lasting, affordable, and effective. We also offer fast price quotes and service within 24 to 48 hours. 

Our pest control company offers a proven affordable service to eliminate fleas. We have the tools, expertise, and treatments to eradicate infestations like insecticides, foggers, or sprays. We target both adult fleas and their eggs/larvae to prevent reinfestation. We offer a 12-month guarantee for our flea and tick services. 

To kill ticks and fleas on humans, below are several proven tips: 

For Ticks

• Removal: If a tick is attached, use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp it as close to the skin’s surface as possible and pull upward with steady, even pressure. Avoid twisting or squeezing, which can leave parts behind or increase the risk of infection. 
• Killing the tick: Once removed, you can kill the tick by submerging it in alcohol, placing it in a sealed bag or flushing it down the toilet. Simply crushing may not work. 
• Topical treatments: Over-the-counter products like permethrin or insect repellents with DEET can help deter or kill ticks on contact. 

For Fleas

• Washing: Bathe with soap and warm water to drown and remove fleas. Fleas can’t survive prolonged submersion, and this also cleans any bites.
• Insecticides and repellents: Products containing DEET, picaridin, or natural oils like eucalyptus or lemongrass can repel or kill fleas on skin. 
• Combing: Use a fine-toothed comb to remove fleas from hair or skin physically.

To kill 100% of fleas, you need something that effectively targets adult fleas and their eggs, larvae, and pupae. One method is insect growth regulators (IGRs). Products with IGRs like methoprene or pyriproxyfen stop fleas from maturing by disrupting their life cycle. 

First, fleas are attracted to body heat. Fleas are highly sensitive to warmth, and the average human body temperature acts like a beacon. They use thermal cues to detect potential hosts, especially when they’re ready to feed.

They are also attracted to carbon dioxide. When you exhale, you release CO2, which fleas can detect. This gas signals them that a living, breathing host is nearby, triggering their jumping behavior to latch onto you.

• Bed bug bites: Like flea bites, bed bug bites often appear as small, red, itchy bumps. They occur in clusters or lines on exposed skin like arms, legs, or the neck. 
• Mosquito bites: These bites also cause red, itchy bumps but are usually more extensive and raised than flea bites. 
• Spider bites: Some spider bites, particularly from smaller or less venomous species, can look like flea bites. 
• Allergic reactions: Contact dermatitis or allergies to plants, detergents, or fabrics can cause red, itchy spots that mimic flea bites.