Fleas & Ticks: What You Need to Know

Fleas:

  • Tiny, fast-moving parasites that feed on your pets’ blood.

  • Can cause itching, skin irritation, allergic reactions, and even transmit diseases.

  • Multiply quickly—one flea can lead to hundreds in your home if not treated.

Ticks:

  • Blood-sucking arachnids that attach to pets and humans.

  • Can transmit serious illnesses like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

  • Often found in tall grass, bushes, and wooded areas.

Prevention & Treatment:

  • Regular lawn treatments and pet-focused solutions can reduce infestations.

  • Keeping your yard clean, trimming grass, and removing debris helps limit hiding spots.

  • Professional flea and tick treatments protect your pets and family, ensuring a safe and enjoyable outdoor space.

Why Ticks Are a Growing Concern!

Ticks have become a bigger threat in recent years due to warmer winters and changing environments, which allow them to survive and reproduce more easily. They aren’t just a nuisance—they’re a serious health risk.

What Ticks Harm:

 

  • Pets: Ticks feed on your pets’ blood, causing irritation, anemia, and sometimes serious infections. They can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and ehrlichiosis.

  • Humans: Tick bites can transmit dangerous illnesses, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and babesiosis. These illnesses can cause fever, fatigue, joint pain, and long-term health issues if untreated.

  • Yards & Outdoors: Ticks thrive in overgrown grass, leaf litter, and wooded areas, making your yard less safe for outdoor activities.

 

       

Why It’s Worse Now:

  • Expanding tick populations in new areas.

  • Longer seasons due to climate change.

  • Increased exposure to pets and people enjoying outdoor spaces.

Protection:
Professional lawn treatments, regular yard maintenance, and pet-focused preventative care are the best ways to reduce tick exposure and keep your family safe.